Grounds Attendant

City of Garland•Garland, TX

12d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing basic grounds landscaping maintenance and removal of litter and debris from public roadways and open land areas around the landfill for the Hinton Landfill. Pay Range: $15.49 - $17.10 (Depending on qualifications and experience) Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
No experience required
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Valid State of Texas Class C Drivers License

Nice To Haves

6 months to 1 year grounds maintenance experience, or 6 months to 1 year light or heavy equipment operation experience
Basic knowledge of operating equipment in a safe manner
Basic knowledge of vehicle and equipment maintenance
Skill to operate various equipment including mowers, edger, power washer, etc.
Ability to understand and implement verbal and written instructions

Responsibilities

Collect and dispose of litter and debris from right of ways, grounds, roadsides, slopes, and fence areas.
Operate line trimmer, riding lawnmower, and other small/light equipment, etc.
Operate power washer to clean facilities and equipment.
Perform minor preventive maintenance on tools and equipment as needed.
Perform general housekeeping in shop and repair facilities.
Operate a city vehicle to assist in carrying out routine maintenance.
Perform traffic control and truck spotter duties on occasion as backup to operations.

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume