Dallas Zoo Management Careers

The Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for the maintenance and care of the grounds and landscaping. This position regularly operates electric and gas-powered equipment and machines as well as small hand and power tools for planting, cultivating, and trimming.

 

• Seed, water, mulch, and fertilize plants, flowers, lawns, and turf. 

• Inspect plant materials for insects, disease, and physical damage.

• Transplant, prune, trim, and cultivate trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers.

• Mow lawns with a push or riding mower.

• Trim and edge around hardscape and planters.

• Weed, thin, and clean flower beds and other grounds.

• Safely operate pick-up trucks, tractors, riding mowers, and power tools while wearing appropriate PPE.

• Perform minor building maintenance work such as painting, patching, woodwork, and fence as needed.

• Assist with delivering supplies, materials, or other equipment as needed.

• Perform work through written and verbal instruction.

• Assist other trades and departments as needed.

• Coordinates assigned grounds maintenance duties with external contractors.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

• Must have a high school diploma or GED. 

• Must have two or more years of experience and/or knowledge of facility and grounds maintenance.  

• Knowledge of irrigation systems is a plus but not required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with others.

• Must have good observational skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.

• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above head, pull, bend, climb stairs and ladders, and lift/carry 70lbs.

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, nights, or evenings as needed.

• Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and TB test.