Campus Grounds Technician II – Outdoor Maintenance

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Texas State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker II to maintain attractive and safe university grounds across campus facilities. The role involves mowing, trimming, bed preparation, pruning, waste cleanup, and adhering to safety practices while coordinating with supervisors and using campus systems.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, safety standards, and experience with small engine equipment and riding mowers.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Mow and trim grounds.
• Pick up litter and service trash barrels.
• Prepare and maintain planting beds.
• Prune and maintain trees.
• 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 computer and work phone to monitor and address AIM work orders and SAP entries.
• Report problems and safety issues to Supervisor.
• Attend regular training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscape maintenance knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Operate small engine equipment

Operate riding/zero-turn mowers

Physical stamina

Team communication

Job description

Texas State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker II to maintain attractive and safe university grounds across campus facilities. The role involves mowing, trimming, bed preparation, pruning, waste cleanup, and adhering to safety practices while coordinating with supervisors and using campus systems.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of landscape maintenance practices, safety standards, and experience with small engine equipment and riding mowers.