Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker

Senior Grounds Maintenance Worker

Salary

$29,452.80 Annually

Location

Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1010 9th Street Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

S766-5221

Department

Parks

Division

5221 - Park Maintenance

Opening Date

07/25/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Summary

Keep grounds of City parks and other recreational areas cleaned and maintained. Repair buildings, facilities, and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Drive and service trucks, dump trucks, tractors, and mowers.
• Mow and edge grass; plant, fertilize, and water trees, flowers, and grass; and clean park grounds by picking up trash.
• Perform preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent with an additional one year of experience in groundskeeping or maintenance work; or any combination of relevant education and experience that provides the following:

Valid TX Drivers License

Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in park maintenance;
• The methods involved in construction of turf areas.

Ability to:

• Read, write, and comprehend daily instructions;
• 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.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.

01

Do you have a valid TX driver license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a year of experience in groundskeeping?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Lubbock

Address 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone 806-775-2303

Website http://www.mylubbock.us