Groundskeeper; B253115-7 Park Maintenance

Overview

Performs maintenance work for City facilities. Operates heavy equipment, maintains landscaping, and performs janitorial duties.

• Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds.
• Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls.
• Picks up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks.
• Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air‑conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs.
• Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels.
• Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing sprinkler systems; digs trenches and makes adjustments to pipes and pipe fittings; assists in repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets in buildings.
• Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate.
• Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools
• Knowledge of irrigation systems
• Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques

• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to comply with City policies and procedures
• Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly when moving objects.
• Work environments: outdoor, street, construction sites, vehicles. Indoor office or confined spaces as needed.

• Local, regional, national, and international travel may be required.

• At least 18 years of age.

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out‑of‑state license, a Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

• All applicants will undergo a background check and provide certified school transcripts if offered employment.
• Selected applicants must pass a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
• Safety‑sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations should contact Human Resources prior to a scheduled test or interview.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro‑Disabled and Veteran Employer.

We welcome differences in gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply.