Grounds Crew Member

Thrive in Christian Community • Marshall, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

East Texas Baptist University invites applications for a full-time Grounds Crew Member in the Physical Operations/Landscaping department. The position begins when filled. Christian Commitment: The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths. Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning. Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation. Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists. Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church and regularly attends church. Further, as a servant leader and role model for the students of ETBU, employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events. THE UNIVERSITY: East Texas Baptist University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an institution affiliated with Texas Baptists (BGCT), ETBU uses the Bible and the 1963 Baptist Faith and Message as the theological framework and basis for institutional mission, governance, and policy. In compliance with federal law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in employment. Under federal law, East Texas Baptist University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its mission. Mission Statement: As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind, body, and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity. Core Commitments of East Texas Baptist University: Embracing Faith – Ensure the integration of biblical faith in curricular and co-curricular experiences including service opportunities while embracing our Baptist heritage. Engaging Minds – Equip students through excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship to explore God’s truth and providing the knowledge and skills for academic success, degree completion, employment opportunity, and lifelong learning. Empowering Leaders – Develop and deploy Christian servant leaders for their callings to God and to humanity. Enhancing Community – Create an environment conducive to the development of the whole person through relevant facilities, resources, and services that allow a diverse and growing community to utilize their God-given gifts both locally and globally.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent degree preferred.
• Desire and ability to work with others in a team concept is necessary.
• The Employee must be a professing Christian believer with a demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Employee must be a model of Christ-like character, servant leadership, integrity, ethics and biblical/moral truths.
• Employee must support ETBU’s distinct Christ-centered educational mission and share the institutional commitment to the integration of biblical faith and academic learning.
• Employee shall possess a commitment to Christ-centered, faith-integrated service and devotion to students’ intellectual enlightenment, spiritual formation, servant leadership development, and career preparation.
• Employee shall be cognizant and committed to the values, traditions, and history of Baptists.
• Employee agrees that he or she is an active member of a local Baptist church or Christian denominational church and regularly attends church.
• Employee is required to participate in the life of the University via institutional meetings, Chapel services, prayer emphases, discipleship programming, committee participation, local community ministry/service, and campus activities and events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operating small hand equipment (i.e., mowers, edger, weed-eaters) is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of equipment is helpful, but most important is a willingness to learn, to be trained and to follow instructions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Hand mowing small areas of the campus.
• Responsible for weed eating and edging of the campus.
• Responsible to clean up trash and other accumulated items before mowing an area.
• Help with regularly scheduled daily trash pick-up.
• Responsible for cleaning of all crew equipment used that day.
• Responsible for placing all tools back into the storage room each evening.
• Responsible to inform Crew Leader and/or Grounds Maintenance Manager of any damage done to equipment or vehicles belonging to the department.
• Responsible for following all directions of the Grounds Crew Leader. and the Director of Landscaping.
• Perform all/other duties requested by the Grounds Crew Leader, the Director of Landscaping, the Assistant Vice President for University Operations, and the University President.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED