Top 8 Grounds maintenance worker Jobs in Abilene Tx

Zoo Society Billable 1 - Park Worker I - Zoo
City of Abilene —Abilene, TX
- $15.81 - $20.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Xylem Tree Experts —Abilene, TX
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Munie Greencare Professionals —Dyess AFB, TX
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
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Maintenance Worker
Highland Assisted Living —Abilene, TX
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
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Housekeeping
Fivestone Management, LLC —Abilene, TX
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Custodian II
Health & Human Services Comm —Abilene, TX
- $2,694.70 - $3,269.08 a month
- Extended hours
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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Maintenance Worker
Jim Ned CISD —Tuscola, TX
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Power tools
- In-person
- Hand tools
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Zoo Society Billable 1 - Park Worker I - Zoo
City of Abilene —Abilene, TX
A valid Texas driver’s license: the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
$15.81 - $20.11 an hour
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Munie Greencare Professionals —Dyess AFB, TX
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (preferred). Must have a REAL ID, valid U.S. Passport, or federal equivalent documentation for Dyess AFB base…
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City of Westerville, OH —Westerville, OH
Possession of valid Ohio driver’s license. Demonstrated, self- motivated and independent worker is preferred. Performs a variety of landscaping maintenance work…
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Zoo Society Billable 1 - Park Worker I - Zoo

City of Abilene
Abilene, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$15.81 - $20.11 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

Zoo experience
Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to perform manual work involved in the maintenance of gardens, landscaped areas, potted plants and greenhouse plants.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Park Worker I exercises no supervision.
Park Worker II may perform as a lead worker of temporary or part time employees and volunteers.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Water and fertilize trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants; trim and prune trees and shrubs; prepare ground for planting; plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and other plants.
Pull weeds, remove debris and apply mulch to gardens and other landscaped areas.
Sweep and clean sidewalks; pick up litter.
Assist with light construction work such as irrigation installation and repair and installation of garden edging or hard landscape such as ornamental sculptures or rocks.
Operate various types and sizes of equipment such as weed eaters, gators, and power tools.
Assist other zoo departments and zoo guests as needed or as assigned to provide the highest level of customer service.
Park Worker II
Operate larger maintenance and construction equipment such as front loader backhoe, larger area mowers, and lift bucket.
Provide worksite supervision of other zoo horticulture employees or volunteers in the absence of the Zoo Horticulturist.
Perform minor pesticide or herbicide applications under the direction and supervision of the Horticulturist.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, and equipment used in plant and landscape maintenance work.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance work
Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:
Learn to operate a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles including a pick-up truck, edger, chain saw, string trimmer, and brush chipper.
Occupational hazards and safety precautions of plant and landscape maintenance work
Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Distinguish desirable plants from undesirable plants.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Park Worker II

Knowledge of:
Operating irrigation controllers.

Skill to:
Learn to operate a variety of heavier, more technical equipment including front loader, backhoe, lift bucket, and large area mower.

Ability to:
Identify 80% of the major landscape plants, pests and their symptoms, and weeds found in the Abilene Zoo landscapes, and have some familiarity with their culture.
Perform calculations and organize information to accurately complete reports.
Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines:
For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:
Park Worker I

Experience:
Previous experience in grounds/garden maintenance or related manual work is preferred.

Education/Training:
Formal or informal education or training, which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:
A valid Texas driver’s license: the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
Park Worker II

Experience:
One (1) year experience equivalent to that of a Park Worer I in the City of Abilene is required.

Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Bloodborne Pathogen training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.
The ability to work in conditions ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold in a variety of weather types is required.
Exposure to noise, outdoors, vibration, chemicals, and mechanical hazards.
With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:
___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds
___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds
_X_ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds
___ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds
___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:
N = No
E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)
M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)
I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)
A = Almost Never (< 10% of the time)
Code / Task
_E_ Standing
_I_ Sitting
_E_ Walking
_M_ Lifting
_M_ Carrying
_M_ Pushing/Pulling
_I_ Overhead Work
_I_ Fine Dexterity
_E_ Kneeling
_E_ Crouching
_I_ Crawling
_E_ Bending
_M_ Twisting
_I_ Climbing
_I_ Balancing
_E_ Vision
_M_ Hearing
_I_ Talking
_E_ Other: Work Outdoors in extreme weather (windy, cold, hot, inclement)

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