Groundskeeper - Katy Park

Working at Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring heart, hustle, and higher standards to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)

Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a dedicated and dependable Groundskeeper to join our Parks Department. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our parks. The ideal candidate will bring Heartshowing care for both the community and their work environment; Hustledemonstrating energy and initiative in completing tasks efficiently; and Higher Standardsensuring work is performed with attention to quality and public service. Groundskeepers are expected to follow supervisor instructions, uphold park rules and regulations, and interact courteously and professionally with the public while interpreting approved policies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of small engine machinery.
• Must have experience or be willing to learn the operation of large equipment such as tractors and backhoes.
• Mow grass, trim, weed, cut, and edge around walkways, flowerbeds, and walls.
• Prune or remove shrubs and trees of deadfall.
• Clean grounds and provide litter control of trash, leaves, and pine needles.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
• Operate blowers and pressure washing equipment to remove dirt and debris from trails and structures.
• Landscape work that includes planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, weeding flowerbeds, and assisting in the installation or maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and transport to various park locations.
• Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
• Paint various structures; the interior and exterior of buildings, offices, pavilions, and parking lots.
• Assist the skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects such as welding, concrete and asphalt work, roofing, cabinetry, installing A/C - heating systems, plumbing, etc.
• Completes closing assignments including, but not limited to retrieval and removal of trash and debris from common areas and receptacles, cleaning lavatories and kitchen areas.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

OR

• Minimum of six (6) month of related groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance experience

• Texas drivers license and a good driving record

• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and minor plumbing repairs.

• Familiarity with safety protocols related to parks and grounds maintenance.

• Ability to stand, walk, handle tools and equipment, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as part of daily duties.

• Ability to occasionally sit, communicate verbally, and detect odors.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally handle heavier items.

• Strong visual acuity, including distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in wet/humid environments, and around airborne particles.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Experience:

• Experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers. (preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred to better serve a diverse community. (preferred)

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time

• This may include weekends and holidays.

Location:

• Katy Park, 24927 Morton Road., Katy, TX 77493

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/ or move heavier objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside in all weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions and airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

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Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.