Groundskeeper, (B273196-2), 202, Buenavista Sports Complex

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs maintenance work at Buena Vista Sports Complex, including landscaping, operating equipment, janitorial duties, maintaining recreational fields, and preparing facilities for services and events. The employee may also be asked to perform other related tasks. The role requires driving a City vehicle for City business and maintaining accurate records of work performed. The position is primarily outdoors and involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises, as well as often encountering extreme heat. Duties may involve moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. Work locations may include outdoor and street environments, vehicles, warehouses, and construction sites. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. A valid Texas identification card or government-issued identification is required at the time of job offer and hire, along with reliable transportation to and from the work site. Applicants offered employment must undergo a background check and provide certified school transcripts; a pre-employment drug and alcohol test is also required. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer and provides a process for requesting reasonable accommodation related to selection.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a valid Texas identification card or government-issued identification at the time of job offer and hire.
Have reliable transportation to and from the work site and arrive on time.
Undergo a thorough background check and provide certified school transcripts if offered employment.
Pass a drug and alcohol test before employment; safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools, irrigation systems, and custodial practices and techniques.
Skill in organization and time management, and in shifting between varied duties.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; meet schedules and deadlines; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries; follow oral and written instructions; comply with City policies and procedures; maintain vehicles and equipment; and keep accurate and complete records.
Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

Plant, water, fertilize, edge, and cut grass; rake leaves; trim and prune trees and hedges; and trim, pull, and spray weeds.
Check grounds for vandalism and damage, and erase or paint over graffiti on walls.
Pick up and properly dispose of trash and debris, and sweep sidewalks.
Perform minor carpentry work, clean air-conditioner filters, replace building light bulbs, and perform minor painting.
Operate tractor mowers and trucks to haul debris; maintain City vehicles by checking oil, gas, and water levels.
Assist with minor plumbing repairs, including installing sprinkler systems, digging trenches, adjusting pipes and pipefittings, and repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets.
Maintain recreational fields and mark foul lines and home plate.
Set up for services and events, provide customer service, and break down at the close of events.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of work performed.
Drive a City vehicle for City business.
Perform related work as required.