Campus Grounds & Hardscape Technician

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain landscape and hardscape by planting, weeding, trimming, and operating landscaping equipment on campus. The role involves mowing, edging, weed control, irrigation care, and maintaining inventory while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating large mowers, backhoes, and other landscaping equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring continuity of work across teams in outdoor environments on campus.

Qualifications

• Education sufficient to demonstrate literacy.
• 1 year experience in the care of plants, trees, and lawns, including operation of grounds equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plant materials via mowing, edging, trimming, and weeding.
• Maintain hardscape appearance by cleaning and repairing signs, striping lots, and surfaces.
• Maintain irrigation systems by testing and repairing components.
• Operate commercial landscaping equipment to develop and maintain landscapes.
• Manage supplies inventory and place orders for re-stocking.

Skills

Operate equipment

Read/Write/Understand instructions

Care and maintenance techniques

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Mowers

Job description

Texas Christian University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain landscape and hardscape by planting, weeding, trimming, and operating landscaping equipment on campus. The role involves mowing, edging, weed control, irrigation care, and maintaining inventory while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating large mowers, backhoes, and other landscaping equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring continuity of work across teams in outdoor environments on campus.