$12.00
Per Hour
(Will discuss with applicant)
Position range in Hidalgo County $10.42 - $15.20 Per hour
Parks Groundskeeper
MISSION - CITY OF
Occupation: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Location: Mission, TX - 78572
Positions available: 4
Job #: 16794248
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 12/2/2024
Updated: 5/21/2025
Expires: 6/23/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
6 Month(s)
DL
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Public Transit
Available
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JOB SUMMARY:
The individual is responsible for working on a variety of maintenance projects which may include ground keeping, construction, and vehicle operations. Mows and trims grass by hand or with gasoline powered mower, line trimmer and blower. Utilizes lawn tractor equipped with attachments such as mower deck, fertilizer spreader, and aerator. Prunes shrubs, trees and flower beds. Digs holes and trenches with pick and shovel. Plants and waters sod and shrubbery. Places stone and plants flowers in garden areas. Mixes and pours cement for garden areas. Hauls topsoil in wheelbarrow and spreads and levels soil using rake. Irrigates grounds using sprinkler system. Picks up and burns or carts away paper and rubbish. Repairs and paints benches, tables, guardrail, and assists in repair of roads, walks, building, performing minor and routine painting, cleaning, sweeping and weekly up-keeping of Parks office. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment as needed using appropriate tools. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Individual will perform other duties assigned by supervisor/department head when needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months experience in lawn care is preferred or the ability to learn the job through on-the-job training.
Knowledge of proper sequence of activities required to perform the job.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City's expense.
Must have a current valid class C driver license from the Department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations in the past two (2) years.
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Per Hour
(Will discuss with applicant)
Position range in Hidalgo County $10.42 - $15.20 Per hour
Parks Groundskeeper
MISSION - CITY OF
Occupation: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Location: Mission, TX - 78572
Positions available: 4
Job #: 16794248
Source: WorkInTexas
Posted: 12/2/2024
Updated: 5/21/2025
Expires: 6/23/2025
Web Site: WorkInTexas
Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time
Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment
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Job Requirements and Properties
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Work Onsite
Full Time
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience
6 Month(s)
DL
Required
Schedule
Full Time
Job Type
Regular
Duration
Permanent Employment
Public Transit
Available
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JOB SUMMARY:
The individual is responsible for working on a variety of maintenance projects which may include ground keeping, construction, and vehicle operations. Mows and trims grass by hand or with gasoline powered mower, line trimmer and blower. Utilizes lawn tractor equipped with attachments such as mower deck, fertilizer spreader, and aerator. Prunes shrubs, trees and flower beds. Digs holes and trenches with pick and shovel. Plants and waters sod and shrubbery. Places stone and plants flowers in garden areas. Mixes and pours cement for garden areas. Hauls topsoil in wheelbarrow and spreads and levels soil using rake. Irrigates grounds using sprinkler system. Picks up and burns or carts away paper and rubbish. Repairs and paints benches, tables, guardrail, and assists in repair of roads, walks, building, performing minor and routine painting, cleaning, sweeping and weekly up-keeping of Parks office. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment as needed using appropriate tools. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Individual will perform other duties assigned by supervisor/department head when needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months experience in lawn care is preferred or the ability to learn the job through on-the-job training.
Knowledge of proper sequence of activities required to perform the job.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
Applicant must take and pass a drug, physical, and pre-placement screenings administered by the City of Mission doctor at the City's expense.
Must have a current valid class C driver license from the Department of Public Safety with no more than two (2) moving traffic violations in the past two (2) years.
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Job ID: 478238000
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025
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