Seasonal Grounds Maintenance (Stewart Beach and East Beach)

Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees•Galveston, TX

1d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

The Galveston Park Board is hiring Seasonal Grounds Maintenance staff. This groundskeeper position earns a competitive wage of $13.15/hour. The Galveston Park Board, established in 1963, is a specialized governmental unit responsible for overseeing Galveston's tourism efforts, Galveston Island Beach Patrol (GIPB), and Coastal Zone Management (CZM). It is primarily funded through Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) and beach user fees, without collecting sales or property tax. The nine-member board consists of volunteer residents with diverse business backgrounds, each serving at least two years and on an advisory committee. The organization's mission is to promote and support tourism on Galveston Island to foster an environment that makes it a great place to live, work, and visit. Their vision is to create a tourist destination offering a variety of experiences and a high quality of life for residents. The island's natural resources, attractions, events, and heritage are shared with residents and visitors by dedicated employees. As a groundskeeper in hospitality, you play a crucial role in maintaining the overall appearance of the park. Your duties include checking buildings, grounds, and guest facilities, performing routine maintenance such as basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. You will pick up loose trash around the park and deposit trash bags in dumpsters. During park walkthroughs, you monitor for safety needs, resolve visitor needs as they arise, and report any issues to the park manager. Additionally, you are responsible for cleaning restrooms and common areas for guests, performing routine cleaning of your workspace, tools, and equipment, and maintaining cleaning inventory, reporting low supplies to a manager. You are expected to work effectively with other employees to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner, contributing to the successful operation of the park. Staying organized and keeping the park in pristine condition are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) certification or ability to become certified (CTA training provided by the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees upon hire)
Fluency in English both verbally and in writing
Valid driver's license
Ability to operate heavy machinery, including Surf Rake, Bobcat, and tractor
Ability to operate basic power and hand tools
Ability to operate a passenger vehicle and all-terrain vehicle
Ability to stand and walk for 10 hours a day
Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to get along well with others
Reliable and responsible
Ability to balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Being bilingual
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Maintain the overall appearance of the park
Perform routine maintenance which includes basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
Pick up any loose trash around the park
Deposit trash bags in the dumpsters
Monitor for safety needs during park walkthroughs
Resolve visitor needs as they arise
Report any issues back to the park manager as needed
Keep restrooms and common areas for guests clean
Perform routine cleaning of your workspace, tools, and equipment
Maintain cleaning inventory and report low supplies to a manager
Work effectively with other employees to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner
Contribute to the successful operation of the park