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Position range in Williamson County $13.53 - $18.46 Per hour

GROUNDS OPERATOR

TAYLOR-CITY OF

Occupation:

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers

Location:

TAYLOR, TX - 76574-3600

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/04/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/07/2026

Expires:

11/06/2026

Job #: 17065525

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Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

36 Month(s) Age

21 and up DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Help for . Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB

Maintains City's Parks, Grounds, and Right of Ways in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

Duties include:

operating light equipment and operating mowing equipment. Must be available to work overtime and be "On Call" as assigned by supervisor.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Crew Leader.

Directs:

This is a non-supervisory position.

Other:

Has contact with other employees in other departments and has daily contact with the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This is a description of the way this job is currently performed; there is potential for accommodation. Operates light equipment such as riding mowers/shredder, skid steer loader, chain saw, weed trimmer, or truck as required or instructed;

Cleans restrooms, park grounds, and other city owned properties, picking up trash, empty cans, inspecting areas for damage/vandalism, and repairing playground structures and trails;

Services and performs other routing inspections to insure equipment is in proper working condition;

Assists in trouble shooting and performing skilled repairs;

Assists in the set up of traffic control devices as necessary;

Provides quality customer service to city staff, the public, and all other work contacts;

Performs other related duties as may be assigned; and

Assists other departments, such as Street/Ground Maintenance and Water Department as directed.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Grounds maintenance procedures; and

First Aid and CPR procedures.

Ability to:

Operate mowers, tractors, shredders, trimmers, chain saws, and other required equipment;

Move 50 pounds and occasionally move 100 pounds;

Understand written and verbal instructions;

Work safely, effectively, and productively with others;

Read and comprehend operation and safety manuals, signs, maps, office memos, labels, blueprints, etc.;

Take notes, messages, and fill out work orders;

Perform calculations for volume, capacity, and area; and

Assess problems and make prompt, reliable repairs, and determine safe solutions.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduate, or its equivalent;

Three (3) years experience in grounds maintenance and operating grounds machinery preferred;

Class B CDL driver's license by the State of Texas and a driving record that meets current city insurance liability requirements.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Required to work weekends and holidays;

Required to be on call for after hour emergencies;

Required to work hours other than 8:00 - 5:00;

Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions; and

Must pass a drug test prior to employment.