Grounds Maintenance Worker

Texas Southmost CollegeAustin, TX
65dOnsite

About The Position

Performs grounds maintenance and landscaping duties on campus properties.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of methods, supplies, equipment and tools used in planting, cultivating and caring for lawns, shrubs, annuals and perennials, and trees; plant identification and cultivation requirements; plant pest/disease problems; installation and repair of irrigation systems.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
  • Ability to use hand tools, including electronic equipment, and operate motorized equipment and vehicles such as carts, cars, trucks or vans.
  • Ability to lead, instruct, and train others in the work, including the operation and proper use of equipment.
  • Experienced in the use of standard grounds keeping equipment including all types of water sprinklers.
  • Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to interpret campus maps and basic drawings.
  • Ability to use a computer for email access and use.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent OR Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance and landscaping.
  • Valid Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
  • Must have a pest control license or must be able to obtain it within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • Forklift certification preferred.
  • None required.

Responsibilities

  • Cuts lawns; trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
  • Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
  • Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides; rakes and loads leaves.
  • Cleans grounds and removes litter; removes weeds from various campus locations.
  • Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; waters lawn and shrubs.
  • Performs weed eating duties.
  • Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
  • Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
  • Performs custodial and other indoor laborer duties, as needed.
  • Delivers specialized items, as needed.
  • Completes work orders, as assigned.
  • Cares for and maintains ornamentals; identifies pest problems and eradicates problems.
  • Operates, cleans, repairs and services all equipment used in grounds maintenance such as mowers, spreaders, tractors/trailers, front-end loaders, fork trucks, blowers, trimmers, and a variety of hand/power tools.
  • Installs sidewalks and walkways, as needed.
  • Constantly monitors surroundings and health hazards and reports same to supervisor.
  • Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
  • Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
  • Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
  • Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Texas Southmost College (TSC).
  • Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
  • Participates in the development of outcomes, monitors assessment of those appropriate outcomes, and assists in the development of plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
  • Participates in the process for systematic review and evaluation per the institutional effectiveness model adopted by the College.
  • Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Educational Services

Education Level

High school or GED

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