Part-Time Groundskeeper

City of La Porte, Texas•La Porte, TX

4d•$15 - $16

About The Position

To perform a variety of semi-skilled gardening and landscape maintenance and custodial duties. To assist in the supervision of activities and functions conducted at the park, as well as Recreation Centers.

Requirements

Basic methods, tools, materials and equipment used in grounds and facility maintenance work.
Safe work practices.
Principles and practices of organization, public relations and human relations.
Perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance work.
Operate a variety of mowers, edger’s and other routine park maintenance equipment.
Perform minor repairs on buildings, fences, athletic fields and other facilities.
Learn to operate a variety of light mechanical equipment.
Perform custodial services.
Interpret and explain departmental policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work a flexible schedule. Hours include evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

Check I.D. upon entering Park.
Assist Lessee with any reasonable requests.
Report any incidents and/or accidents to the person "on call" immediately. Report any problems to immediate supervisor.
Rake leaves, clean walks, fields, fishing pier and other facilities.
Spade and otherwise prepare ground around plants and shrubs. Plant and maintain trees, flowers and shrubs.
Pick up rubbish and paper and perform general grounds cleaning.
Mow, trim, weed and water.
Responsible for weekly reports and mechanical checks on facility equipment.
Assist in maintaining recreational facilities.
Weekly operations of recreation centers, rentals, tours and scheduled events.
Moving/lifting equipment up to 50 pounds (ex: tables, chairs, etc.)
Perform related duties as assigned.