| Location | Houston, TX |
| Salary | $41,600–$58,240 Per Year |
Groundskeeper - George Bush Park
Salary
$41,600.00 - $58,240.00 Annually
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Regular Full-time
Job Number
17316
Department
Commissioner Precinct 4
Opening Date
09/30/2026
Closing Date
10/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
100
Position Description
Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking a dedicated and dependable Groundskeeper to join our Parks Department at George Bush Park. This role is essential in maintaining the cleanliness, safety, and overall appearance of our parks. The ideal candidate will bring Heart-showing care for both the community and their work environment; Hustle-demonstrating energy and initiative in completing tasks efficiently; and Higher Standards-ensuring work is performed with attention to quality and public service. Groundskeepers are expected to follow supervisor instructions, uphold park rules and regulations, and interact courteously and professionally with the public while interpreting approved policies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Operate a variety of small engine equipment.
Operate or learn to operate large machinery such as tractors and backhoes.
Mow, trim, weed, and edge grass and landscaped areas.
Prune or remove shrubs and trees, including deadfall.
Maintain cleanliness of park grounds through litter control and debris removal.
Clean restrooms and empty trash receptacles.
Use blowers and pressure washers to clean trails, structures, and public areas.
Perform landscaping duties: plant grass, flowers, trees, shrubs; weed flowerbeds; assist with irrigation system installation and maintenance.
Load, unload, and transport equipment as needed.
Repair fences, gates, bleachers, walls, and walkways.
Paint building interiors and exteriors, pavilions, and parking lots.
Assist skilled trades staff with maintenance and construction projects (e.g., welding, concrete work, roofing, cabinetry, HVAC systems, plumbing).
Perform end-of-day duties, including cleaning common areas, removing trash, and maintaining lavatories and kitchen areas.
Be available to work before, during, or after emergencies or disasters, as required.
Represent Precinct 4 with professionalism at all times, including assisting constituents and reinforcing park rules as necessary.
Other duties as assigned in support of Precinct 4 operations and our commitment to service excellence.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education & Experience
OR
Certifications & Licenses
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers.
Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and minor plumbing repairs.
Familiarity with safety protocols related to parks and grounds maintenance.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred to better serve a diverse community.
Ability to stand, walk, handle tools and equipment, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as part of daily duties.
Ability to occasionally sit, communicate verbally, and detect odors.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally handle heavier items.
Strong visual acuity, including distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, in wet/humid environments, and around airborne particles.
Work environment noise level is typically moderate.
General Information
Salary:
$41,600.00 - $58,240.00 ($20.00/hr. - $28.00/hr.)
Location:
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082, USA
WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Savings Benefit
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
www.benefitsathctx.com
01
Do you have a high school diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
02
In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated work experience? Select all that apply. Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
03
Which of the following best measures your experience working in the areas selected in response to the previous question? Qualifying information must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.
04
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained relevant experience. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience [ Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ] If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
05
Do you have prior experience operating large equipment such as tractors, backhoes, or skid-steers?
06
This role requires a Valid Drivers License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Drivers License?
07
Are you bilingual in fluent Spanish and English?
Required Question
Employer Harris County
Address 1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone 713-274-5445
Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx