BTU-Lake Bryan Maintenance/Grounds Worker

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2026600 Position Title BTU-Lake Bryan Maintenance/Grounds Worker Position # #9000207 FLSA Non-Exempt Classification Type Labor/Maintenance/Technical Department Electric Utilities (BTU) - Customer Solutions Job Type Full Time Work Schedule

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Occasional weekend & after hours required as needed

Hiring Pay Rate $17.00-$20.00/hour (depending on qualifications) Posting Opening Date 08/04/2026 Posting Closing Date Job Summary

Performs a variety of manual tasks related to the maintenance of Lake Bryan grounds, buildings, and equipment; assists with maintenance at other Bryan Texas Utilities (BTU) facilities as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Works independently to track conditions of the park/facility areas and prioritizes most important work to be accomplished.
• Performs a variety of duties in the planting and maintenance of landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, shrubs, and lawns; waters, mows, weeds, trims, and fertilizes lawns; applies fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as needed.
• Inspects and repairs playground equipment, picnic tables, barbecue-pits, and other facility related equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance on BTU facilities and recreation areas such as painting, plumbing, and carpentry work.
• Coordinates and oversees contractor projects and repairs.
• Operates and maintains landscaping and maintenance equipment including vehicles, tractor, turf mowers, blowers, weed eaters, sprayers, and power tools.
• Picks up trash and maintains presentable appearance at Lake Bryan and BTU facilities.
• Clears debris or leaves by raking or using power blowers to clear walkways, paths, and facilities.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18.
• High School Diploma/GED and/or work experience performing landscaping, grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, or similar job responsibilities is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of Facility/Parks maintenance and repair.
• Materials, tools and equipment used in Facility/Parks maintenance.
• Basic methods and techniques of landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, and basic electrical work.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Conduct routine inspections of BTU equipment and facilities; perform maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Learn to apply herbicide and pesticide.
• Maintain landscaped areas.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Operate a variety of equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Be alert and aware of work hazards and follow the safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing incidents.
• Interpret and abide by City and department administrative directives, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and to communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include but are not limited to: sitting, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, walking, driving, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, crawling, climbing, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and to lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances, and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority, or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: shovels, rakes, hand and power tools, mowers, weed eaters, edgers, leaf blowers, trimmers, saws, sprayers, tractors, trucks, trailers, and other assorted landscape/grounds equipment.

Equipment

Work shall be performed with tools, appliances and equipment approved by those agencies and bodies that have control, authority or approval of the design working ranges or limitations of those items; the employee has the responsibility to conform to those ranges and limitations.

Equipment may include but is not limited to: Trucks, trailers, hand and power tools, mowers, weed eaters, edgers, leaf blowers, trimmers, saws, sprayers, tractors, and other assorted landscape/grounds equipment.

Additional Notes/Instructions for Applicants

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. City management has exclusive rights to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an 'at-will' relationship.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • I understand that before I submit my application, I must ensure I have added my complete employment history (under the Employment History Section/Page) to my application, including any full-time, part-time, military, and/or volunteer experience. If I am a returning applicant, I have verified the information on my application is up-to-date. (Note: If you attach a resume, make sure your employment history on the application lines up/matches your resume.)

• Yes, I have verified my employment history is complete and/or up-to-date.

• • Select the primary way you heard about this employment opportunity:

• City of Bryan Website

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• If known, specify details of source selected above (name, station, location, etc.):

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• • What is your expected wage/salary for this position?

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• • Do you possess work experience in grounds and/or facility maintenance?

• Yes

• No

• • If 'Yes', list the type of tasks you performed that would relate to and assist you in the performance of this position. If 'No', enter NA.

(Open Ended Question)

• • What sort of tools and light and/or heavy equipment do you possess experience operating?

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Certification(s)