Why Team Garland?

At the City of Garland, we believe that a career in public service is not just a job; it's a calling. It's an opportunity to serve others, make a lasting impact, and be part of meaningful projects that shape every aspect of city life.

Team Garland is dedicated to building the stage where the residents of Garland can each live their best life!

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, we offer professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment that helps you reach your full potential. As a member of Team Garland, your skills and ideas are valued; we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits*, wellness programs, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you are ready for a career that makes a difference, apply today!

*Benefits offered are subject to change and differ based on employment type

Responsible for semi-skilled grounds construction and maintenance work and performs related tasks as required.

Salary: Depends on qualifications and experience

• Operates powered equipment in mowing golf course(s), putting greens, aprons, tees, and rough.

• Operates edgers and trimmers.

• Trims trees, prunes shrubbery, and cultivates shrubs and flowers.

• Grades and prepares a soil plant bed, lays sod, plants, vegetative material, and pulls weeds.

• Assists in construction of new greens, tees, and fairways by grading, preparing soil and planting.

• Changes cups and tee markers.

• Maintains ball washers, water hazards, and bunkers.

• Operates light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

• No previous experience required

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Education/ Experience:

• 6 months to 1 year experience in golf course landscape maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of City Safety Procedures

• Knowledge of safety methods and procedures in equipment operation Knowledge of or experience with grounds maintenance equipment

• Skill in operating smaller golf course equipment such as greens mowers, tee mowers, sand trap rakes

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

• Ability to prioritize and work in an organized manner

• Ability to work independently of the supervisor

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary

• None Required

The incumbent works with frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold, rain, humidity, wetness, insects, noxious odors, fumes, and physical stress from exertion and lifting. Exposed to physical exertion such as bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing.

About Us

Team Garland consists of over 2,200 employees, spanning 700+ different roles! Garland is committed to diversity and inclusion and creating pathways to employment for all. We have an organizational culture of appreciation, development, and growth. Many of our employees choose Garland for lifelong careers. We are guided by the City's Mission, Vision, and Value Statements and a commitment to public service. Team Garland makes a difference in the Garland community every day.

Garland's vision is to be a progressive city working together to nurture and grow the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of our community.

We are committed to preserve public trust, deliver quality services, promote economic growth, protect our community and enhance the quality of life for the good of our city and our future.