GROUNDSKEEPER I
Job Description
Job Title
GROUNDSKEEPER IPosition Status
Full TimeClassification Title
Classified-12 m-Level IWork Location
Main Campus-3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TXJob 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 monthMax Salary
$15.93 per hour - $2,762.08 per monthPosting Number
P01189S2016Open Date
02/05/2024Position Available
ImmediatelySpecial Instructions to Applicants
All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.
EEO Statement
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
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