Groundskeeper

  • LAREDO - CITY OF
  • Laredo, Texas
  • Full Time
$14.55

Per Hour

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Webb County $11.16 - $14.81 Per hour

Groundskeeper

LAREDO - CITY OF

Occupation: Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Location: LAREDO, TX - 78046

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16835106

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 3/10/2025

Updated: 8/14/2025

Expires: 9/13/2025

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

Age

18 and up

DL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

Benefits

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REPOSTED: 03/06/2025

Performs maintenance work for City facilities. Operates heavy equipment, maintains landscaping, and performs janitorial duties.

Essential Functions/ Job Competencies/ Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Plants, waters, fertilizes, edges, and cuts grass; rakes leaves; trims and prunes trees and hedges; trims, pulls, and sprays weeds.

Checks grounds for vandalism and damages; erases or paints over graffiti on walls.

Picks-up trash and other debris and disposes properly; sweeps sidewalks.

Performs minor carpentry work; cleans air-conditioner filters; replaces light bulbs in buildings; performs minor paint jobs.

Drives tractor mower and trucks to haul debris; maintains City vehicles including checking oil, gas, and water levels.

Assists in performing minor plumbing repairs such as installing the sprinkler systems; digs trench and makes adjustments to the pipe and pipe-fitting; assists in repairing sinks, toilets, and faucets in buildings.

Maintains recreational fields; marks foul lines and home plate.

Sets up for services and events, provides customer service, and breaks down at close of event.

Prepares and maintains accurate records regarding work performed.

Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of hand and small power tools

Knowledge of irrigation system

Knowledge of custodial practices and techniques

Skills and Abilities:

Skill in organization and time management

Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to comply with City policies and procedures

Ability to maintain vehicles and equipment

Ability to maintain accurate and complete records

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.

Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

Warehouse environment

Seldom

Warehouse environment

Sometimes

Office or similar indoor environment

Confined space

Frequently

Outdoor environment

Street environment (near moving traffic)

Construction site

Vehicles

Often

Outdoor environment

Street environment (near moving traffic)

Construction site

Vehicles

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

Individuals with known violent backgrounds

Communicable diseases

Sometimes

Individuals who are hostile or irate

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Often

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

Moving mechanical parts

Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Seldom:

Local travel

Regional travel

National travel

International travel

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Job ID: 489695481
Originally Posted on: 8/16/2025

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