"Groundskeeper II"

Job Details

Extended Job Title
Groundskeeper II

Position Description
Performs manual work in the care and maintenance of grounds including the care and maintenance of plants, shrubs, lawns, and the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requisition ID
44128BR

Travel Required
None

Pay Grade Maximum
18.42

Major/Essential Functions

• Utilize push mower on steep incline
• Operates various types of mobile equipment such as tractors, mowers, Rota-vators, and edgers.
• Cuts lawns. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Rakes and bags leaves.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, and walks.
• Paints fences and outbuildings.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs signs, fences, barricades, and sprinkler systems.

Grant Funded?
No

Pay Grade Minimum
15.00

Pay Basis
Hourly

Schedule Details
M-F 7:00am - 4:00pm

Work Location
Amarillo

Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of commercial mowing and landscaping experience.

Department
Bldg Maint and Op Ama

Job Type
Full Time

Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Shift
Day

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications
High School or equivalent required; Knowledge of lawn tools, operation, and maintenance. One (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance including experience in equipment operations.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No