Grounds Technician - Rec Fields

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs manual work in the operation of heavy, medium, and light mobile equipment, and the maintenance of all such equipment pertaining to assigned area. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all employees. Observe entire grounds and identify and document all problems and/or hazards. Performs related work as needed. Utilize proper safety equipment and techniques to prevent personal injury and property damage and complies with the grounds maintenance safety program to include all safety and health rules, regulations and operating policies and procedures. Maintain all aspects of grounds including turf, irrigation systems, fences, trees, shrubs, ground covers, walkways, and hardscapes.

Requirements

• Eighth grade education or equivalent plus two years related experience in the operation of medium mobile equipment.
• Commercial drivers license or willingness to obtain such a license.
• Applicant possesses desired reading and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Additional job related experience may substitute on a year-by-year basis for required education as long as applicant possesses desired reading and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive, maneuver and service equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
• Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
• Observe entire grounds and identify and document all problems and/or hazards.
• Utilize proper safety equipment and techniques to prevent personal injury and property damage and complies with the grounds maintenance safety program to include all safety and health rules, regulations and operating policies and procedures.
• Maintain all aspects of grounds including turf, irrigation systems, fences, trees, shrubs, ground covers, walkways, and hardscapes.
• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.

What This Job Offers

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