Grounds Equipment Operator

Texas Christian University • Fort Worth, TX

38d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Equipment Operator is responsible for maintaining landscape and hardscape by operating commercial landscaping equipment.

Requirements

• Some formal education.
• 3 years of experience in the care of plants, trees, and lawns, including knowledge of operations and repair of ground equipment.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.
• Knowledge of specialized landscaping techniques.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic functions.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill in operating and repairing commercial landscaping equipment such as large mowers, backhoes and bobcats.
• Ability to communicate technical information verbally.
• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs, and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Achieves daily work objectives by operating commercial landscaping equipment such as large mowers, backhoes and bobcats in developing, constructing, repairing and maintaining landscape and hardscape projects.
• Ensures operation of tools and equipment used in the job by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Complies with federal, state and local building codes by adhering to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Maintains safe and clean environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Serves as functional lead for commercial landscaping equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees