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Essential duties and responsibilities may include; but are not limited to; the following:\n\nPerforms grounds and tree maintenance; conducts mowing; edging; hoeing; raking; shoveling and hauling of materials; prunes and trims shrubs and trees.\nPerforms general maintenance of lots and right of way; removes various debris.\nOperates and maintains various maintenance equipment; including mowers; lawn tractors; front-end loaders; rotary tillers; trucks; back hoes; sprayers and power trimmers.\nPerforms general maintenance and repair of maintenance equipment; machinery and vehicles.\nPerforms general shop maintenance; uses welders; grinders and cutting torches; uses various hand and power tools.\nProvides assistance to Parks work crews as needed.\nServes on a rotating on-call work schedule.\nProvides assistance to other work crews as needed.\nSupports the relationship between the City of Plainview and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens; visitors; and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nHigh School diploma or equivalent; AND two years of experience in grounds maintenance; including shrub and tree maintenance and maintenance/repair; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nLICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:\nPossession of a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 (six) months.\n\nPhysical Demands and Working Environment\n\nWork is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery; extreme weather conditions; potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals. May be required to climb ladders and work in confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.\n\nKnowledge and Skills (preferred)\n\nKnowledge: City policies and procedures. Grounds tree and shrub maintenance and repair practices and methods. Construction principles and practices. Irrigation and plumbing systems. Customer service principles and practices. Skill in: Operating motorized maintenance equipment and vehicles. Using power and hand tools. Performing routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other City staff vendors suppliers and the general public. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.\n\nApplication Special Instructions\n\nIn order to be considered complete applications must be returned with the following attachments: Copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate Copies of any college transcripts Copy of your DD-214 (if applicable)","company":"Cityofplainviewtx","rawCompany":"cityofplainviewtx","city":"Plainview","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T23:33:07.011Z","occupations":[{"code":"37-3011.00","title":"Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers","slug":"landscaping-and-groundskeeping-workers"},{"code":"37-3019.00","title":"Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other","slug":"grounds-maintenance-workers-all-other"},{"code":"37-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-landscaping-lawn-service-and-groundskeeping-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561730","title":"Landscaping Services","slug":"landscaping-services"},{"code":"712190","title":"Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions","slug":"nature-parks-and-other-similar-institutions"},{"code":"925120","title":"Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development","slug":"administration-of-urban-planning-and-community-and-rural-development"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Vector Control Worker - Mowing","description":"Job Description Summary\n\nUnder general supervision operates various maintenance equipment to mow City lots vacant lots and right of way areas. May perform other park duties as assigned.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nEssential functions; as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act; may include any of the following representative duties; knowledge; and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions; but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include; but are not limited to; the following:\n\nPerforms grounds and tree maintenance; conducts mowing; edging; hoeing; raking; shoveling and hauling of materials; prunes and trims shrubs and trees.\nPerforms general maintenance of lots and right of way; removes various debris.\nOperates and maintains various maintenance equipment; including mowers; lawn tractors; front-end loaders; rotary tillers; trucks; back hoes; sprayers and power trimmers.\nPerforms general maintenance and repair of maintenance equipment; machinery and vehicles.\nPerforms general shop maintenance; uses welders; grinders and cutting torches; uses various hand and power tools.\nProvides assistance to Parks work crews as needed.\nServes on a rotating on-call work schedule.\nProvides assistance to other work crews as needed.\nSupports the relationship between the City of Plainview and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens; visitors; and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nHigh School diploma or equivalent; AND two years of experience in grounds maintenance; including shrub and tree maintenance and maintenance/repair; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.\n\nLICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:\nPossession of a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 (six) months.\n\nPhysical Demands and Working Environment\n\nWork is performed in an outdoor work environment. May be exposed to dangerous machinery; extreme weather conditions; potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals. May be required to climb ladders and work in confined spaces. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.\n\nKnowledge and Skills (preferred)\n\nKnowledge: City policies and procedures. Grounds tree and shrub maintenance and repair practices and methods. Construction principles and practices. Irrigation and plumbing systems. Customer service principles and practices. Skill in: Operating motorized maintenance equipment and vehicles. Using power and hand tools. Performing routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other City staff vendors suppliers and the general public. Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.\n\nApplication Special Instructions\n\nIn order to be considered complete applications must be returned with the following attachments: Copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate Copies of any college transcripts Copy of your DD-214 (if applicable)","datePosted":"2026-08-03T23:33:07.011Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T23:33:07.011Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Cityofplainviewtx","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Plainview","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"63a9d6c482b19af1d8dfb8fe"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63a9d6c482b19af1d8dfb8fe"}}