Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Posting Information

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Posting Information Posting Number 2026532

Posting/Functional Title

Grounds Maintenance Worker II

University Pay Plan Title

Grounds Maint Worker II

Location

San Marcos

Department

Grounds and Waste Management Operations

Recruitment Type

Open Recruiting

Job Type

Full-Time

Funding Source

Permanent

Monthly Salary

$2,833.00

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position. * Knowledge of landscape maintenance best management practices. * Knowledge of safety standards associated with landscape maintenance. * 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 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 or 80 pounds with assistance. * Ability to perform strenuous physical duties out doors in various weather conditions, including walking long distances.

Preferred Qualifications

* Knowledge of PPE. * Plant Identification. * Pesticide/Application Knowledge.

Job Description

Responsible for providing attractive, safe, and well maintained grounds across all the buildings belonging to the university.

Job Duties

* Mow and trim grounds; * Pick up litter and service trash barrels. * Prepare and maintain planting beds. * Prune and maintain trees. * Prepare grounds for special events, may include weekends. * Clear pedestrian walkways of leaves, litter, debris, blow, clean chalk graffiti. * Pick up landscaping material orders from off campus vendors. * Remove safety and pedestrian hazards after extreme weather events. * Use a...