Grounds Maintenance Worker

114 S. Main St, Crandall, TX 75114 | Phone: (972) 331- 2051 | Email: tchappell@crandalltexas.com

Grounds Maintenance Workers maintain city/county right-of-ways, parks, and facilities. Core duties include operating riding mowers, tractors, and string trimmers; performing pre-trip equipment inspections; clearing debris; and applying herbicides. The role requires heavy lifting and working outdoors in varying weather.

Equipment Operation: Safely operate large tractors, slope mowers, zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, and edgers to maintain public right-of-ways, medians, and parks. Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine pre-trip inspections, fluid checks, blade sharpening, and minor mechanical adjustments to ensure equipment safety and readiness. Right-of-Way Clearing: Clear overgrown brush, weeds, and tall grass. Remove litter, debris, and fallen branches from mowing areas prior to cutting. Public Works Support: Assist with other general public works tasks, such as road repair, basic landscaping, snow removal, or work zone traffic control, depending on the season.Safety Compliance: Adhere to all traffic laws, city/county policies, and OSHA safety standards. Properly utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.

Will also support the department's water utility service. Perform a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled maintenance work and operate a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water/wastewater facilities and systems.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience operating commercial landscaping and heavy-duty mowing equipment is highly preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

• Standing for long periods of time
• Stooping, bending, reaching, and walking on uneven or steep terrain
• The ability to lift up to 50 to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Willing to work outdoors in various extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)
• Be exposed to loud noise, dust, and exhaust fumes.

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Employee contribution: 8%
• City match: 2-to-1 at retirement
• Five-year vesting

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness benefits
• Supplemental insurance options available

• Vacation leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sixteen (16) paid holidays annually

• Tuition reimbursement
• Longevity pay
• Support for professional certifications

To apply, complete the application below to be considered for this position:

• Apply for this position on TML: Grounds Maintenance Worker | TML
• Apply for this position on our website by completing this form: https://www.crandalltexas.com/FormCenter/Human-Resources-8/Employment-Application-83

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