GROUNDSKEEPER I

Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Brownsville, Texas

Department

Campus Facilities Operations

FTE

1.0

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for skilled maintenance of grass, plants, and trees, including determining and applying treatment to unhealthy plants.

Description of Duties

* To care for grass, plants, and trees and maintain equipment used. * Mows grass, trims shrubs, sprays plants, water plants, transplants a large variety of plants and trees, works in the greenhouse, and maintains grounds. * Operates and prepares grounds care equipment. * Assists with minor irrigation maintenance repairs as needed. * Operates and makes minor repairs on variety of equipment, and provides technical assistance within area of responsibility. * May be required to have flexible work schedule, to include but not limited to: work evenings, weekends, Holidays, overtime and any campus emergencies. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

Completion of the 6th grade. Ability to read and write English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals, and other containers, and to understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience

Six (6) months of experience in the care of plants, trees, and lawns and the knowledge of the operation...