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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
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure:
- Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
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.
General Information
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.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
