Landfill Maintenance Worker
City of Grand Prairie, TX, Grand Prairie, TX, United States
Salary :
$37,065.60 - $45,106.26 Annually
Location :
Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2026-00064
Department:
Solid Waste & Recycling
Division:
Landfill
Opening Date:
04/09/2026
Closing Date:
5/8/2026 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to maintain the interior and exterior of City facilities and grounds. This is accomplished by performing routine maintenance on the interior and exterior of buildings; and maintaining grounds. Other duties include assisting other divisions as needed; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains the interior of facilities by painting walls; vacuuming and cleaning carpets; buffing and mopping floors; assembling furniture; dusting and polishing furniture; removing trash; moving furniture; and replacing interior lights.
Maintains the exterior of facilities by sweeping sidewalks; using the pressure washer to clean outside walls and sidewalks; remove litter, debris, and trash; mowing lawns; replacing exterior lights; and the removal of graffiti.
Maintains grounds by picking up litter; cleaning and repairing restrooms; emptying trash barrels; maintaining athletic fields; mowing grass; trimming trees; planting shrubs and flowers; and maintaining turf.
Provides customer service to the public by providing information as requested; and ensuring the security of guests.
This position requires working outside and on Saturdays.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
Experience:
Under and including one year.
Licenses : Valid Driver's License required
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
Some high school, no diploma or GED
High School Diploma/GED
Some College, no degree
Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
Technical or Trade School (Completed)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
02
How much experience do you have in a construction trade (manual labor, maintenance, masonry, construction, etc)?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3+ years
03
In what area of maintenance do you have experience?
Masonry
Forklift Operations
Carpentry
Lawn Care/Landscaping
Tools/Machinery
Custodial
Repair/replace plumbing, electrical, HVAC
Other
04
Which type of equipment do you have knowledge in operating? Mark all that apply.
Loader
Mower/Riding Mower
Tractor
Mobile Sweeper
Weed Eater
Concrete Shaker
Pressure Washer
Jack Hammer
Forklift
Compactors
Bulldozer
Other
None of the above
Required Question
$37,065.60 - $45,106.26 Annually
Location :
Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2026-00064
Department:
Solid Waste & Recycling
Division:
Landfill
Opening Date:
04/09/2026
Closing Date:
5/8/2026 5:00 PM Central
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to maintain the interior and exterior of City facilities and grounds. This is accomplished by performing routine maintenance on the interior and exterior of buildings; and maintaining grounds. Other duties include assisting other divisions as needed; and interacting with other City employees and citizens.
Essential Job Functions
Maintains the interior of facilities by painting walls; vacuuming and cleaning carpets; buffing and mopping floors; assembling furniture; dusting and polishing furniture; removing trash; moving furniture; and replacing interior lights.
Maintains the exterior of facilities by sweeping sidewalks; using the pressure washer to clean outside walls and sidewalks; remove litter, debris, and trash; mowing lawns; replacing exterior lights; and the removal of graffiti.
Maintains grounds by picking up litter; cleaning and repairing restrooms; emptying trash barrels; maintaining athletic fields; mowing grass; trimming trees; planting shrubs and flowers; and maintaining turf.
Provides customer service to the public by providing information as requested; and ensuring the security of guests.
This position requires working outside and on Saturdays.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
Experience:
Under and including one year.
Licenses : Valid Driver's License required
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide.
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
Some high school, no diploma or GED
High School Diploma/GED
Some College, no degree
Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
Technical or Trade School (Completed)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
02
How much experience do you have in a construction trade (manual labor, maintenance, masonry, construction, etc)?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3+ years
03
In what area of maintenance do you have experience?
Masonry
Forklift Operations
Carpentry
Lawn Care/Landscaping
Tools/Machinery
Custodial
Repair/replace plumbing, electrical, HVAC
Other
04
Which type of equipment do you have knowledge in operating? Mark all that apply.
Loader
Mower/Riding Mower
Tractor
Mobile Sweeper
Weed Eater
Concrete Shaker
Pressure Washer
Jack Hammer
Forklift
Compactors
Bulldozer
Other
None of the above
Required Question