Facilities Management Department - Groundskeeper

County of El Paso•Tx 79901, TX

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About The Position

The Groundskeeper performs day-to-day general maintenance duties in El Paso County parks, the golf course, and surrounding areas. The role maintains grounds, facilities, equipment, and related amenities, and supports public use and special events. The position requires frequent contact with the public and other county employees and reports to the Grounds keeping Superintendent. It is a non-supervisory position. Employees of El Paso County are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train for emergency response or perform emergency services at their supervisor’s direction.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, plus at least one year of experience in grounds and turf maintenance or a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must have or obtain by the date of hire a Texas driver’s license applicable to the job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to El Paso County.
Basic knowledge of general construction and maintenance materials, procedures, and equipment, particularly as related to parks and golf courses.
Basic knowledge of operating mowers, pesticide sprayers, related equipment, and tools used in building construction and maintenance.
Basic knowledge of safe work practices, plumbing, electrical work, mechanical work, carpentry, painting, landscaping, turf management, and effective interpersonal communication techniques.
Ability to operate equipment, machinery, and tools; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and read and interpret rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, assist and train less experienced workers, correct unsafe or improper conduct and rule violations, and read and write English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with people contacted during work.
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance; work well with others in a team-oriented environment; interact courteously and respectfully with employees and customers; maintain strict confidentiality; positively support the department and County organizations; and uphold the County’s commitment to customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive and regular maintenance on equipment and facilities, including landscaping, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, plumbing, irrigation, painting, masonry, cement work, fence repair, and swimming pool maintenance.
Inspect equipment and facilities regularly to ensure proper maintenance.
Perform construction and routine repairs on facilities and amenities such as golf paths, roads, fences, clubhouses, picnic areas, shelters, water fountains, lakes, ponds, and bridges, as well as minor equipment repairs.
Paint the interiors and exteriors of facilities.
Prepare fields for seeding, fertilizing, and sporting events.
Maintain water jugs for public use.
Assist with preparations for special events, including tree lighting, concerts, and sports tournaments.
Keep restrooms clean and sanitary and restock restroom supplies.
Keep the shop area clean and orderly.
Maintain sprinkler systems and water pumps, including installing, repairing, and replacing components as needed.
Mow, irrigate, fertilize, test soil, aerate, cultivate, and trim trees, flowers, shrubs, and brush; plant trees and lay grass.
Remove weeds, dead trees, and brush.
Operate trucks, mowers, hand tools, and other mechanical equipment as needed.
Lead routine daily trash collections and ensure County lakes are free of trash and debris.
Apply pesticides and herbicides as directed and trap and dispose of small rodents.
Maintain designated signs and water assigned areas using sprinklers, irrigation systems, and water tankers.
Perform daily preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Correct unsafe actions, improper conduct, and rule violations, and notify the chain of command of incidents, safety hazards, or equipment failures.
Maintain logs, material logs, and equipment inventory; pick up parts and supplies as directed.
Provide excellent customer service through cooperative team and individual efforts.
Participate in and emphasize training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, technical, and safety skills in self and other employees.
Maintain a safe and healthy workplace environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.