GROUNDSKEEPER I

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley • Edinburg, TX

75d

About The Position

Responsible for skilled maintenance of grass, plants, and trees, including determining and applying treatment to unhealthy plants. The position involves caring for grass, plants, and trees, maintaining equipment used, and performing various grounds maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• Completion of the 6th grade.
• Ability to read and write English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals, understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions.
• Six (6) months of experience in the care of plants, trees, and lawns and knowledge of the operation of grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Care for grass, plants, and trees and maintain equipment used.
• Mow grass, trim shrubs, spray plants, water plants, transplant a large variety of plants and trees, work in the greenhouse, and maintain grounds.
• Operate and prepare grounds care equipment.
• Assist with minor irrigation maintenance repairs as needed.
• Operate and make minor repairs on a variety of equipment, and provide technical assistance within area of responsibility.
• May be required to have a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and any campus emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed