Groundskeeper

Summary

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At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Groundskeeper who will be all-in on our mission and who will maintain the appearance of campus grounds and landscaping, conducting tree and shrubbery pruning, removing weeds and debris, operating grounds equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, and inspecting and reporting any damages or necessary repairs to buildings or pathways.

Qualifications

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EDUCATION

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Required

Completion of 11th grade

Preferred

High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

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Required

Six (6) months of experience in grounds maintenance work.

Preferred

• Six (6) months of experience in grounds maintenance work in a commercial setting
• Experience with sprinkler systems and concrete work

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

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Required

Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with a 3-year safe driving record. Job Duties & Responsibilities ----------------------------------

• Mow, seed, water, mulch, fertilize, and apply chemicals to lawns, turf and outside/inside plants.
• Transplant, prune, trim and cultivate trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers.
• Inspect plant materials for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage and identify replacements.
• Store and care for bulbs in the winter season.
• Trim and edge around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings.
• Set up, adjust, repair, and clean irrigation systems.
• Provide a record log of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying usage.
• Install, remove, repair, and maintain landscape lighting, signs, cables, chains, barricades, gates, bicyc...