Grounds Maintenance Worker II

About the role

Responsible for providing attractive, safe, and well maintained grounds across all the buildings belonging to the university.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim grounds;
• Pick up litter and service trash barrels;
• Prepare and maintain planting beds;
• Prune and maintain trees;
• Prepare grounds for special events, may include weekends;
• Clear pedestrian walkways of leaves, litter, debris, blow, clean chalk graffiti;
• Pick up landscaping material orders from off campus vendors;
• Remove safety and pedestrian hazards after extreme weather events;
• Use a computer and work phone to monitor and address AIM work orders and SAP entries;
• Report problems and safety issues to Supervisor;
• Attend regular training;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance best management practices;
• Knowledge of safety standards associated with landscape maintenance;
• Proficient with landscape maintenance small engine equipment: line trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, push mowers, chainsaws;
• Proficient with riding mowers and zero turn mowers;
• Ability to communicate verbally and receive instructions that may require duties to be completed individually or as part of a team;
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. alone or 80 pounds with assistance;
• Ability to perform strenuous physical duties out doors in various weather conditions, including walking long distances.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPE;
• Plant Identification;
• Pesticide/Application Knowledge.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$2,833.00 monthly.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Additional Information to Applicants

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Why Choose Texas State University?

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

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