Groundsworker - Great Opportunity!

The City of College Station, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Groundsworker to join its Parks and Recreation Department team. College Station is a vibrant city known for its strong community values, excellent public services, and beautiful public spaces. The city is committed to providing safe, clean, and well-maintained parks and recreational facilities to enhance the quality of life for its residents and visitors. The Parks and Recreation Department specifically plays a crucial role in the stewardship of the city's outdoor spaces, ensuring these areas remain inviting and functional for all who enjoy them. This full-time Groundsworker position, located in College Station, TX, offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.25 to $25.87, with a hiring range of $17.25 to $18.98. Under the general supervision of the Parks Operations Supervisor, the Groundsworker will perform a variety of manual labor tasks. These tasks are essential for the establishment and upkeep of public parks, grounds, buildings, athletic fields, and related facilities within the city. This role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. As a Groundsworker, your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all community parks and recreational grounds are maintained to a high standard. This includes mowing and trimming vegetation, performing turf maintenance, and preparing athletic fields for use. You will also assist with the repair and upkeep of playgrounds and park structures, clean restrooms and city buildings, and perform horticultural tasks involving flowers, trees, and shrubs. The role demands a strong awareness of safety protocols as you will be expected to inspect facilities regularly, identify potential hazards, and report any incidents to supervisors. Operation and routine maintenance of various groundskeeping equipment is a key component of the job, requiring familiarity and experience with lawn care tools. Additionally, the Groundsworker will support special events and recreational programs by preparing facilities and ensuring an attractive environment. This position is not only vital to the aesthetic appeal of the city’s parks but also to the safety and overall experience of park users. The successful candidate will be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, and be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required. The City of College Station values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and retirement plans with 2:1 matching contributions. Additional benefits like deferred compensation, term life insurance, dependent life, flexible benefits, access to an employee health clinic, and educational assistance further support employee well-being and professional growth. If you are a motivated individual with a high school diploma or GED equivalent, possess a valid Texas driver’s license, and have experience with lawn care equipment, this position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to your community's quality of life while building a rewarding career in park maintenance and operations.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License
• Knowledge and experience in the use of lawn care equipment
• Availability to work weekends evenings and holidays
• Ability to perform outdoor manual labor in various weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• Ability to follow safety protocols
• Good physical condition to perform manual tasks