About this opportunity
Galena Park ISD lists this General Groundskeeper - Potential Opening opportunity in galena park, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Galena Park Independent School DistrictPosition: General GroundskeeperDescription: To mow, trim, and provide detailed maintenance to all landscaped areas on district grounds.Salary: Based on ExperienceLength of Assignment: 260 DaysQualifications: Minimum Education/Certification: Texas Driver's License-insurable by the district's carrier (Preferred) High School Diploma or GED (preferred)Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to operate most types of small commercial grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. motorized trimming equipment, mowers) Ability to perform detail maintenance in landscape bed areasMinimum Experience: One year of groundskeeping or related experience is preferredDeadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED Contact Randy Taylor, Director for Grounds Galena Park Independent School District 13705 Force Street, Houston, TX 77015 : Internal (In District) Applicants – Please click on the link below to create an account and upload your current Letter of Interest and Resume of District – Please click the link below to submit an application District shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of any of the following protected characteristics: Race, color, or national origin; Sex; Religion; Age (applies to individuals who are 40 years of age or older); Disability; or Genetic information (see DAB).JOB TITLE: General Groundskeeper PAY GRADE: 402REPORTS TO: Director for Grounds WORK DAYS: 260DEPT/SCHOOL: Grounds DATE REVISED: 09/18WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-ExemptPRIMARY PURPOSE: To mow, trim, and provide detailed maintenance to all landscaped areas on district grounds.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum Education/Certification: Texas Driver's License-insurable by the district's carrier (Preferred) High School Diploma or GED (preferred)Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to operate most types of small commercial grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. motorized trimming equipment, mowers) Ability to perform detail maintenance in landscape bed areasMinimum Experience: One year of groundskeeping or related experience is preferredMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:1. Mowing and trimming grass on all district grounds.2. Edging sidewalks, curbs and drives.3. Maintain appropriate level of cleanliness on sites (i.e. litter pick-up, other debris clean-up limbs, etc., cleaning sidewalks).4. Planting and maintaining trees, seasonal flowers, shrubs on all district grounds and landscaped areas.5. Assist other workers or crews as assigned.6. Perform preventative maintenance and light repairs on all grounds equipment used.7. Perform all other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Crew Leader.EQUIPMENT USED: Line trimmers, leaf blowers, walk-behind mowers, priming equipment, chain saws, power edgers, small riding mowers (60" or less), various other hand tools, pick up trucks, laddersWORKING CONDITIONS:Mental Demands: Ability to communicate. Ability to get along with others and work together as a team. Ability to exhibit a friendly, courteous attitude toward customers.Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: Heavy lifting; constant standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and walking. Exposure to seasonal weather changes, temperature extremes (hot/cold), unleveled surfaces, heavy machinery with moving parts and hydraulics, exposure to noisy, loud equipment, and exposure to dangerous chemicals or materials, and engine exhausts. Regular attendance.The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
Worksite address
galena park, TX, 77547, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.