"Machine Operator"

Reporting to the Lead Groundskeeper, the Machine Operator is responsible for maintaining the grounds of an assigned portion of the campus.

Essential Performance Requirements:

• Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth; removes damaged leaves, branches, or twigs
• Cleans grounds and removes litter
• Plants trees and shrubs
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
• Operates front-end loader and backhoe
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower and spreader

Service Excellence:

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision: Works under the general supervision of the Lead Groundskeeper

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and One (1) year's working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Skilled with operating motor driven equipment and mechanically inclined; Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships

Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.