Landscape Services Technician I

Dallas College•Mountain View, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dallas College Facilities Management Department is responsible for supporting the facility needs and efficient operation of the College's physical assets, including approximately 5,000,000 sq. ft. of physical space and over 1400 acres of land across multiple locations in Dallas County. The Landscape Services Technician position contributes to this effort by performing skilled craftwork in the landscaping trade.

Requirements

Able to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Ability to determine causes of operating errors and deciding how to complete and solve the issue.
Ability to work with colleagues and troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain landscaping with accuracy and speed.
Ability to create effective working relationships with employees.
Able to recognize and observe all safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Ability to utilize computer technology to access data and communicate with others.
Able to maintain written equipment maintenance records.
Able to communicate effectively with all individuals within the Dallas College community.
Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College.
Six (6) months related experience.
Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday including nights and weekends.
Current and valid Texas driver’s license required for offsite travel.
Will be subject to a criminal background check.
Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for landscaping and maintaining grounds using hand powered tools and/or equipment.
Performs a variety of tasks such as planting, trimming, sod laying, watering, and mowing, to maintain the areas around the college buildings, facilities and maintain landscaping equipment.
Report equipment repair problems to the Facility Manager.
Picks up litter on the campus pavement and grounds area.
Operates a variety of light to moderately heavy equipment used in landscape maintenance activities including trimming, mowing, watering grass and shrubs, pruning and maintaining grounds.
Plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and flowers; sods grass, plants seed, pull weeds and spray fertilizer and insecticides.
Ensures the highest quality of landscaping maintenance work across all Dallas College locations and performs routine landscaping functions such as mowing, watering pruning, edging, and litter control.
Maintain assigned equipment.
Works with other facilities teammates to ensure the highest level of customer service.
Provides a safe and healthy grounds for Dallas College students, faculty, and staff.
Assists other facilities management teams as required.
Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
Performs other duties as assigned.