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City of Lubbock

Part-Time Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker (West Texas State Veterans Cemetery)

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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.

$36,176 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Keep grounds of City parks and other recreational areas cleaned and maintained. Construct forms, pour, and finish concrete in the construction of various structures including sidewalks, walls, and curbs. Safely drive and maintain City trucks, tractors, mowers and weed eaters. Install and maintain sprinklers, occasionally perform basic plumbing, carpentry work, and operate various types of related power tools. Mow and edge grass; plant, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, and grass; clean park grounds, restrooms and maintain areas pertaining to any park areas. Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Perform related duties as required. Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in grounds keeping or maintenance work; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:
Valid TX Driver's License Physical Exam Required Knowledge of:
The tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in park maintenance. The methods involved in routine plumbing, carpentry, and concrete construction work. The methods involved in watering and maintaining turf areas. Methods of basic skills pertaining to operations of mowing, weed eater operations. Methods of basic skills working with irrigation, replacing sprinklers and related irrigation components.
Ability to:
Read, write, and comprehend daily instructions. Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and gardening tasks. Operate heavy equipment skillfully and safely. Perform maintenance and service work on trucks and heavy equipment. Make field repairs. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Requirements:
Continuously stand and walk during the shift. Occasionally climb ladders, stairs, poles, scaffolding, and other inclined surfaces. Frequently bend and kneel. Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds. Occasionally push and pull objects. Occasionally flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees. Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing. Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height. Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle. Agency City of Lubbock Address 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, Texas, 79401 Phone 806-775-2281 806-775-2303 Website http://www.mylubbock.us Agency City of Lubbock Phone 806-775-2281 Website http://www.mylubbock.us Address 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, Texas, 79401