Harris County Precinct 4 has an exciting opportunity for a Park Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper is an integral member of the Parks Department and responsible for maintaining the appearance and safety of Precinct 4 parks. The applicant must follow the supervisor’s instructions and understand park rules and regulations. Personal conduct should always be courteous and professional when dealing with the public, including the interpretation of approved policies.

Ultimately, you will work outside with a small team of other Groundskeepers to ensure our parks and outdoor areas maintain a professional appearance for guests to enjoy.

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 trade’s 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

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

What You Get in Return:

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.

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.

Location:

• Bear Creek Park - 15015 Clay Rd, Houston, TX 77084

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.

HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

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

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