Groundskeeper
On-siteCorpus Christi, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Maintain safe and attractive grounds by collecting and discarding litter, operating power equipment like mowers and chainsaws, and ensuring proper hydration of lawns and trees. Trim vegetation, maintain sidewalks and parking lots, and plan or cultivate turf based on landscaping designs. Deliver topsoil, prepare and apply fertilizers or herbicides, and perform seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems including winterizing. Install specialty features such as rock gardens or retaining walls and complete other related duties as assigned. This role requires twelve months of landscaping experience, a valid Texas Driver's License, and availability for after-hours work and on-call rotation.
Required Qualifications
- Twelve months experience in a directly related position utilizing the methods, materials, and equipment used
- Must hold a valid Texas Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driver's record
- Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work
- Must be available to work after hours and on holiday/weekends if required
- Must agree to participate in on-call rotation duties as required to meet Housing Authority goals and objectives
- Must obtain TDA pest and herbicide license within six months of hire
- Good verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of groundskeeping and landscaping practices and procedures
- Ability to work efficiently and thoroughly
- Ability to follow directions
- Thorough understanding of how to care for various types of lawns, greenery, and plants
- Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawn mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
- Must be physically able to operate power equipment
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions
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