City of Lubbock

Part-Time Sr Grounds Maintenance Worker

City of Lubbock  •  $16.31/hr  •  Onsite  •  22 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: PT766-5901

Department: West Texas ST Veterans Cemetery

Division: 5901 - West Texas ST Veterans Cemetery

Job classification: Part-Time Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker (Non-Exempt)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Keep grounds of City parks and other recreational areas cleaned and maintained.

Examples of duties

  • Construct forms, pour, and finish concrete in the construction of various structures including sidewalks, walls, and curbs.
  • Safely drive and maintain City trucks, tractors, mowers and weed eaters.
  • Install and maintain sprinklers, occasionally perform basic plumbing, carpentry work, and operate various types of related power tools.
  • Mow and edge grass; plant, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, and grass; clean park grounds, restrooms and maintain areas pertaining to any park areas.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in grounds keeping or maintenance work; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:

Valid TX Driver's License
Physical Exam Required

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:
  • The tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in park maintenance.
  • The methods involved in routine plumbing, carpentry, and concrete construction work.
  • The methods involved in watering and maintaining turf areas.
  • Methods of basic skills pertaining to operations of mowing, weed eater operations.
  • Methods of basic skills working with irrigation, replacing sprinklers and related irrigation components.
Ability to:
  • Read, write, and comprehend daily instructions.
  • Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and gardening tasks.
  • Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely.
  • Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment.
  • Make field repairs.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirements:
  • Continuously stand and walk during the shift.
  • Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, poles, scaffolding, and other inclined surfaces.
  • Frequently bend and kneel.
  • Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
  • Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
  • Occasionally push and pull objects.
  • Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees.
  • Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.
  • Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height.
  • Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

AgencyCity of LubbockAddress1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401Phone806-775-2281
806-775-2303Website http://www.mylubbock.us
AgencyCity of LubbockPhone806-775-2281Website http://www.mylubbock.usAddress1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401
City of Lubbock

About City of Lubbock

The US Census indicates Lubbock’s population is 254,565, making it the 11th largest City in Texas. It is anticipated that Lubbock’s population will be 275,000 by 2022.

The City of Lubbock has a diverse team of professionals. There are approximately 2,100 full time City employees performing various duties including engineers, park maintenance workers, accountants, police officers, attorneys, IT professionals, fire fighters, street maintenance workers, animal control officers, linemen and meter readers, building inspectors, librarians, and more.

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Lubbock, Texas
Year Founded
1909
Website
mylubbock.us
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