Groundskeeper

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

13d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to perform maintenance in parks, right-of-ways, outdoor athletic facilities and landscape of gardens/plant nurseries. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career as a Groundskeeper? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Groundskeeper position earns competitive pay of $13.38/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalency
Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
No experience required
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Excellent maintenance and landscaping skills.
Proficient in power tools.
Dependability.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Herbicide/Pesticide Applicator's License preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect athletic fields, equipment, and any public facilities on a daily basis as needed.
Participate in training and job safety programs to include proper use and maintenance of all hand and power tools, mobile equipment, procedures and first aid.
Perform equipment maintenance, repair, and cleaning daily.
Replace damaged parts.
Ensure fluids in all equipment pieces are maintained at appropriate levels.
Apply fertilizers and herbicides, seasonally.
Repair irrigation system, when needed.
Maintain and use water pumps.
Water grounds manually with a hose or garden sprinkler.
Provide assistance alongside volunteers and public to maintain assigned areas.
Assist with special projects.
Provide assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.