Groundskeeper I

Groundskeeper I

Under general supervision, performs landscaping and grounds maintenance work of routine difficulty.

Operates hand and riding mowers to cut grass on University properties. Trims edges around walks, flower beds, walls, trees, and shrubs using clippers, weed cutters, and edging tools. Prunes and trims hedges and trees to shape, improve growth, or remove damaged leaves, branches or twigs, using shears pruners, or chain saw. Removes weeds from around shrubs, trees, and bedding plants. Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs using gardening tools. Waters lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers using hoses or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler systems. Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides using hand or automatic sprayer. Cleans grounds and removes litter, leaves, and other debris; removes trash from drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake. Operates backhoe, front end loader, and forklift as needed. Helps maintain and repair water sprinklers. Uses high pressure water sprayer to clean sidewalks, porches, and buildings. Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears using file or knife sharpener. May paint fences and outbuildings. Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice build-up. Attends training, seminars, and other meetings as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of principles and practices of lawn and grounds maintenance. Operation, use, and minor repair of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment and tools. Hazards and safety precautions associated with general labor and grounds maintenance. Applicable University policies and procedures. Skills in oral communication for interacting with supervisors, coworkers, and the public. Proficient operation of landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment and tools. Abilities to calculate and determine weights, measurements, and quantities accurately. Perform general labor and grounds maintenance work in various climatic conditions. Follow written and verbal instructions to complete work as assigned. Read, understand, and apply information from operation and maintenance manuals, chemical applicator instructions, policies, and procedures.

Equipment Utilized: Lawn mowers and hand tools, backhoe, front-end loader, forklift, personnel lift, and trucks, sweepers, seeders, and fertilizing equipment, irrigation systems and related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications: High school education plus one year of landscaping, grounds maintenance, or closely related experience. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and have a driving record acceptable to the University's insurance company. Must pass a pre-employment physical. Must pass a background check.

Physical Requirements: Position requires frequent walking, standing, pushing/pulling, bending and occasional carrying and lifting (up to 80 lbs.). Basic manual dexterity with both hands is required, and both feet are utilized in the operation of equipment and/or vehicles. Incumbent works in and out of doors and has regular exposure to moving machinery, high noise levels, dust, pollen, heat and cold.

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