GROUNDSKEEPER (FULL AND PART-TIME)

Grounds Keeper IThe Facilities Services Department is recruiting for one full time Grounds Keeper I. This position is responsible for working with a team to water, mow, and maintain campus grounds as directed. Responsible for planting and maintaining trees, shrubs and flowerbeds. Will also sweep parking lots and roadways, pick up trash, and assist on other projects as directed. Work is primarily outdoors and will involve the use of power equipment. Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate's degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 7,100 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:Academic Support & Student SuccessAllied HealthCareer & Technical EducationArts, Humanities, & Social SciencesScience, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical EducationAdditionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Duties & ResponsibilitiesIn the capacity as a Groundskeeper I, performs grounds keeping work and follows routine instructions to maintain grounds in an attractive condition;Responsible for general grounds maintenance including trash pick-up, sidewalk sweeping & cleaning, and other outdoor grounds maintenance;Responsible for planting and maintaining trees, shrubs and plants; work will involve the use of chainsaws, pruning saw, and miscellaneous hand tools;May assist the Supervisor of Grounds Keeping and/or the Grounds Keeping Crew Leader with the safe application of fertilizers and pesticides; Receives supervision and instructions from the Supervisor of Grounds Keeping and/or the Grounds Keeping Crew Leader;May receive in-the-field corrective directions from a Groundskeeper II;QualificationsMust have a minimum of one-year full-time grounds keeping experience. Military service and demonstrable knowledge of lawn care and equipment may be substituted for one year of full-time experience.Experience must include lawn care, with knowledge of the care and maintenance of trees, shrubs and ornamental plants.Must have knowledge or ability to learn how to safely and efficiently operate lawn maintenance equipment including, hand tools, lawn mowers, zero-turn mowers, utility cart, edger, weed eater/string trimmer, and backpack blower.Willingness to work with lawn fertilizers, dust, fumes and odors associated with outdoor environment and to wear safety and protective equipment as needed.High School diploma or GED.Must possess a smart phone or other approved device and agree to install and utilize the ExakTime Mobile App to capture and record all employee time records.Physical DemandsMust be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Must be able to walk long distances.Must be able to wear safety and protective equipment in the application of lawn pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.