Groundskeeper - Zube Park

Position Description

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 Heart-showing care for both the community and their work environment; Hustle-demonstrating energy and initiative in completing tasks efficiently; and Higher Standards-ensuring 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 equipment.
• Operate or learn to operate large machinery such as tractors and backhoes.
• Mow, trim, weed, and edge grass and landscaped areas.
• Prune or remove shrubs and trees, including deadfall.
• Maintain cleanliness of park grounds through litter control and debris removal.
• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
• Use blowers and pressure washers to clean trails, structures, and public areas.
• Perform landscaping duties: plant grass, flowers, trees, shrubs; weed flowerbeds; assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance.
• Load, unload, and transport equipment as needed.
• Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
• Paint building interiors and exteriors, pavilions, and parking lots.
• Assist skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects (e.g., welding, concrete work, roofing, cabinetry, HVAC systems, plumbing).
• Perform end-of-day duties, including cleaning common areas, removing trash, and maintaining lavatories and kitchen areas.
• Be available to work before, during, or after emergencies or disasters, as required.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

OR

• Six (6) months of related experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance

Comparable combination of education, training, and/or experience may substitute for one another.

Licensure:

• Texas driver's license and a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

• Work environment noise level is typically moderate.

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.

Preferences

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)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time | 40 hours per week

• This may include weekends and holidays.

Location:

• Zube Park - 17560 Roberts Road, Hockley, Texas 77447

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• 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.

HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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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.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by department.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than six (6) months
• Six (6) months or more but less than one (1) year
• One (1) year or more but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) or more years
• I do not have this experience

03

Do you have experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers?

• Yes
• No

04

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

05

Which of the following language(s) are you bilingual and fluent? Select all that apply:

• English and Spanish
• English and Vietnamese
• English and Chinese
• English and Arabic
• English and Urdu
• English and Tagalog
• English and Other Language(s)
• None of the Above

Required Question

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