Groundskeeper

Job Family Group:

Staff

Department/Office:

Groundskeeping

Time Type:

Full time

Compensation:

$17.00-$21.17

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Job Description:

Performs relatively simple, semi-skilled duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the university grounds and/or property.

This is a temporary position intended to support seasonal and operational grounds maintenance needs. Temporary employees may be considered for future regular employment opportunities based on departmental needs, qualifications, and performance.

JOB DUTIES

• Operates commercial grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, including mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, and utility vehicles, to perform campus landscape maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Picks up campus litter and empties trash receptacles.
• Occasionally performs general maintenance such as landscape installations, basic constructions, and power washing of university property, etc.
• Mulches landscape beds and assists with planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and groundcover.
• Cleans parking garages and parking lots.
• Assists with emergency response activities including storm debris removal, unclogging drainage systems, ice mitigation, and cleanup following severe weather events.
• May assist other Grounds, Facilities Operations, or University departments with routine operational support activities including event setup and breakdown, furniture moving, warehouse support, material handling, and related tasks.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Operates, cleans, inspects, and performs preventive maintenance on grounds equipment and vehicles, including routine greasing and fluid checks.
• Follows departmental and University safety procedures and properly utilizes required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing assigned duties.
• Reports unsafe conditions, equipment damage, accidents, and campus property concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues, demonstrating teamwork, professionalism, integrity, and effective problem-solving during routine and emergency situations.
• Maintaining satisfactory attendance and availability is an essential function of this position, including working all scheduled hours as assigned by the supervisor, scheduled or emergency overtime, and reporting to work during emergency situations, adverse weather conditions, or University closures when designated as essential personnel.
• Complies with University policies, procedures, and guidelines and performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required:

Less than High School Diploma.

Preferred:

High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

Required:

None.

Preferred:

One year of general lawn care experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Preferred:

• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the campus community; Spanish-English bilingual skills preferred.
• Works effectively and cooperatively as part of a team in support of departmental and University goals and providing excellent service to the campus community.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality and demonstrates a strong commitment to assigned responsibilities.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

● Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history.

● May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

● All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).

● Must be able to pass a physical examination.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibility.