Groundskeeper

Texas A&M•Kingsville, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper, under supervision, is responsible for external grounds maintenance. Plans and administers a program of grounds and plant maintenance, including growing schedules and continued propagation through plants and cuttings. Responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the care of grasses and plants. Trims, prunes and removes scrubs, bushes and trees. Performs general janitorial duties including property inspections, landscaping and grounds maintenance.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent education and experience
Six months of related experience.
Ability to positively and professionally interact with coworkers, clients and staff
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat
Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
Ability to work in a lift and perform duties at higher elevations

Responsibilities

Mows, weed eats, edge and blow lawn areas weekly.
Trims trees, hedges, and plants to maintain neat appearance and shape.
Weeds and maintains flower beds weekly or as needed.
Daily trash pickup in assigned areas and exterior trash bins.
Shovels exterior walkways during wintery weather; salts or sands building entrances.
Maintains streets, pavement, and drainage.
Operate mechanical, gas-powered, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing grounds duties
Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment and tools after each use.
Operates power washing of sidewalks and building entrances.
Inspects and reports property and grounds for deficiencies and reports them to their maintenance supervisor.
During weather events may be assigned duties to service interior buildings.
Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
Completes all task assigned by supervisor.
Reports broken and inoperable grounds equipment to Grounds Manager.
Reports inventory/supply needs to Grounds Manager.
Communicate effectively with supervisors to receive work assignments, report progress, and identify maintenance needs

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
On-Campus Wellness Opportunities: TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.
Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
Tuition Benefits: Employee Tuition Assistance Program
Book scholarships
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Leave: 8+ hours of vacation per month
8 hours of sick leave per month
8 hours of paid Birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays per year