Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring and mixing chemicals).
• Working knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, and machines used in grounds maintenance operations.
• May operate heavy machinery.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Participates in mowing, trimming, edging, hand weeding, digging, planting, pruning, trash detail, and all other mowing and landscape-related tasks.
• Works under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to the campus grounds and sports fields.
• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment such as tractors, spreaders, aerators, sprayers, and other landscape-related equipment, for grounds and sports fields.
• Assists with troubleshooting plant health care issues.
• Responsible for daily recordkeeping of agronomy applications in compliance with TDA requirements.
• Assists crew leader to ensure all safety and proper horticultural practices are followed.
• Participates in the construction and care of new and existing landscape beds, in addition to installing plants and trees according to landscape blue prints and horticultural standards.
• Mixes a variety of pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides while following proper application procedures.
• Installs drainage for irrigation systems.
• Performs tasks associated with all aspects of greenhouse maintenance and care of flora.
• Determines and reports the need for repairs on a large variety of equipment and machines.
• Participates in inclement weather cleanup including snow, ice, storm events.
• May operate heavy equipment.
• Works with crew to ensure designated work areas are kept mowed, weeded, trimmed and mulched.
• Keeps assigned work areas clear of rubbish and trash.
• Removes snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision.
• Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.

Benefits

• TRS Eligible