Grounds Maintenance Worker

Texas Southmost College • Austin, TX

65d • Onsite

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.

What This Job Offers

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