Groundskeeper, (B272795-2), 202, Cemetery

City of Laredo•Laredo, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper performs maintenance work for City facilities. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, maintaining landscaping, and performing janitorial duties. This role involves performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one task to another of a different nature, and requires working in various environments including outdoor, street, and construction sites.

Requirements

At least eighteen (18) years of age
Valid Texas Driver License
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools
Knowledge of irrigation system
Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to comply with City policies and procedures
Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records

Responsibilities

Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass
Rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds
Checks grounds for vandalism and damages
Erases or paints over graffiti on walls
Picks-up trash and other debris and disposes properly
Sweeps sidewalks
Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air-conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs
Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris
Maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels
Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing the sprinkler systems
Digs trench and makes adjustments to the pipe and pipe-fitting
Assists in repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets in buildings
Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate
Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event
Prepares and maintains accurate records regarding work performed
Performs related work as required