GROUNDSKEEPER I
Job Description
Job Title- GROUNDSKEEPER I
Position Status- Full Time
Classification Title- Classified-12 m-Level I
Work Location- Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX
Job Summary- The position of Groundskeeper Level I maintains the landscape, grounds, and parking lots of Midland College as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to operate various types of equipment and tools, including lawnmowers (push and riding), trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, tractors, and other landscaping equipment
- Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments
- Knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes
- Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds at a time
- Ability to climb ladders
- Excellent time management skills
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous landscaping experience
Essential Functions
- Mows, trims weeds, and rakes leaves
- Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area
- Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges
- Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs
- Plants trees and prunes them when necessary
- Cuts and removes trees as needed
- Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed
- Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months
- Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and tools
- Operate grounds equipment and tools in order to maintain campus grounds and parking lots
- This position requires strict adherence to all College safety policies and procedures
- Assist Set-Up Custodian with set-up arrangements for College functions as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders and kneeling
- Must be physically able to operate landscaping equipment and tools, including power equipment, hand tools, drive tractors, vehicles, and riding lawnmowers
- Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds at a time
- Use of manual dexterity
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions
Security Sensitivity- All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.
Min Salary- $15.93 per hour - $2,762.08 per month
Max Salary- $15.93 per hour - $2,762.08 per month
Posting Number- P01189S2016
Open Date- 02/05/2024
Position Available- Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
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