Grounds Maintenance Worker II - Round Rock

Location San Marcos, TX Round Rock Campus, Texas State University Position Details Posting Number: 2026404 Job Type: Full-Time Monthly Salary: \$2,833-\$3,084 Category: Non-Exempt Required Qualifications Knowledge of turf and landscape maintenance equipment. Knowledge of equipment maintenance. Knowledge of irrigation systems. Knowledge of safety standards associated and best management practices. 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 assess landscape conditions, troubleshoot equipment, and solve problems efficiently. 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. Ability to perform strenuous physical duties outdoors in various weather conditions. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of PPE. Plant Identification. Pesticide/Application Knowledge. Job Description The Grounds Maintenance Worker II is responsible for providing attractive, safe, and well‑maintained grounds on the Round Rock campus. Job Duties Police assigned areas, empty trash containers, sweep or blow walkways; parking lots, removal of leaves and debris. Maintain turf areas by mowing, with push mower or riding mower; maintain equipment. Maintain irrigation system, making necessary repairs and adhering to mandated watering restrictions as presented by governing authorities. Maintain flowers, shrubs, groundcover beds, trees, and may plant and transplant material; planting seasonal color, assisting with mulch dispersal. Maintain trees, including pruning and chipping limbs. May assist in cleanups on campus for special events. May assist in spreading sand and de‑ice agents during bad or inclement weather. Use a computer and work phone to monitor and address AIM work orders and SAP entries. Other duties as assigned. Additional Information to Applicants Employees have the opportunity to earn overtime or additional time‑off. Normal work hours can be flexible depending on weather conditions / seasons. Posting Notices 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. Legal and Required Notices 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 I-9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr PeopleAdmin, Inc.