Groundskeeper

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the appearance, cleanliness, safety, and functionality of College grounds, landscapes, and outdoor facilities through routine groundskeeping and landscape maintenance. The position performs assigned tasks and work orders, follows directions and planned landscape designs, and helps maintain grounds features and outdoor areas. The role also assists with indoor and outdoor event setup and teardown and uses appropriate safety items and protective clothing. The position works under the general supervision of the assigned department leader. The listed duties are illustrative and may change as institutional needs and job requirements change. The employee is expected to attend work regularly and punctually, complete required College training and professional development, and support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
One year of working experience related to the essential performance requirements.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of insurance.
Knowledge of local regulations pertaining to grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of installation techniques for pavers, timbers, rocks, and other hardscaping materials.
Knowledge of horticulture, including plant identification and care, soil health, weed identification, and pest control.
Customer service and interpersonal skills, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication.
Ability to safely handle and operate grounds vehicles, equipment, and groundskeeping tools.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience performing the essential performance requirements on a college, university, or similar campus or facility.
At least one year of experience operating forklifts, zero-turn mowers, and tractors.
At least one year of experience applying pesticides.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks and complete work orders to maintain grounds and landscapes.
Follow written or verbal directions and specifications, including planned landscape designs.
Remove and transport trash and debris from public areas to designated collection locations and regularly inspect grounds.
Remove snow, ice, or debris from walkways, driveways, and parking lots, and spread salt to help prevent slip, trip, and fall accidents.
Maintain irrigation systems, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, water features, and other grounds features.
Assist with indoor and outdoor event setup and teardown.
Wear appropriate safety items and protective clothing.
Attend work regularly and punctually and follow the work schedule.
Complete required training and professional development sessions sponsored by Tarrant County College.
Support the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.
Perform other related tasks as required.