Groundskeeper

St. Mary's University•San Antonio, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains the appearance of the University grounds and paved areas using a variety of hand and powered grounds equipment. This role involves a range of tasks to ensure the grounds are well-kept and safe for students, faculty, and visitors.

Requirements

One year work experience required
Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
Must maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance, and complete the University Van Driver Training within 90 days of employment date.
Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English; must have ability to read written instructions, warning labels, SDS Sheets in English, etc.
Possess Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in order to compute material costs as required for completion of the work order forms.
Must possess legible handwriting, possess eyesight in both eyes corrected to 20/20 and normal hearing ability (may be corrected); must successfully pass a PIPIC test for color blindness.
Must observe safety precautions when working in the presence of extreme noise, mechanical, electrical, and other hazardous situations.
Ability to communicate effectively and display good judgment when providing customer service.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Experience on grounds keeping preferred

Responsibilities

Mows turf areas using various powered mowing equipment.
Trims walks, curbs and flowerbeds, using edgers and line trimmers.
Prunes shrubs and trees with both hand and powered tools.
Weeds and mulches shrub/flower beds and weeds turf areas.
Waters turf, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds using both manual methods and automated sprinkler systems.
Performs the policing of the grounds and trash removal of outside trash receptacles.
Fertilizes turf and shrubs.
Assists with insect and disease control.
Makes repairs to pavement areas and fencing as necessary.
Digs ditches, does grading and sloping of ground areas.
Performs operator maintenance on all grounds equipment.
Lays sod, plants shrubs, trees, and flowers as required.
Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and fellow employees each day to assure/sustain quality service and appropriate interactions with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.