Groundskeeper - Bear Creek Park

Position Description

Working at Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.

What you will do for Harris County Precinct 4 (HCP4)

Harris County Precinct 4 has an exciting opportunity for a Park Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper is an integral member of the Parks Department and responsible for maintaining the appearance and safety of Precinct 4 parks. The applicant must follow the supervisor's instructions and understand park rules and regulations. Personal conduct should always be courteous and professional when dealing with the public, including the interpretation of approved policies.

Ultimately, you will work outside with a small team of other Groundskeepers to ensure our parks and outdoor areas maintain a professional appearance for guests to enjoy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate a variety of small engine machinery.

• Must have experience or be willing to learn the operation of large equipment such as tractors and backhoes.

• Mow grass, trim, weed, cut, and edge around walkways, flowerbeds, and walls.

• Prune or remove shrubs and trees of deadfall.

• Clean grounds and provide litter control of trash, leaves, and pine needles.

• Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.

• Operate blowers and pressure washing equipment to remove dirt and debris from trails and structures.

• Landscape work that includes planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, weeding flowerbeds, and assisting in the installation or maintenance of irrigation systems.

• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and transport to various park locations.

• Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.

• Paint various structures; the interior and exterior of buildings, offices, pavilions, and parking lots.

• Assist the skilled trade's staff with maintenance and construction projects such as welding, concrete and asphalt work, roofing, cabinetry, installing A/C - heating systems, plumbing, etc.

• Completes closing assignments including, but not limited to retrieval and removal of trash and debris from common areas and receptacles, cleaning lavatories and kitchen areas.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) month of related caretaker/groundskeeper experience

Licensure:

• Texas driver's license and a good driving record

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time | 40 hours per week

• This may include weekends and holidays.

Location:

• Bear Creek Pioneers Park | 15015 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/ or move heavier objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outside in all weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions and airborne particles.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

HARRIS COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

Which of the following best describes your verifiable related caretaker/groundskeeper experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than one (1) month

• One (1) month or more but less than two (2) months

• Two (2) months or more but less than three (3) months

• Three (3) or more months

• I do not have this experience

03

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx