Campus Groundskeeper I: Landscaping & Lawn Care

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain campus landscapes, including mowing, pruning, watering, and plant care. The role involves operating a variety of grounds equipment and may require working evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support campus needs.

Responsibilities include basic irrigation tasks, lawn maintenance, equipment upkeep, and assisting with vehicle operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of the 6th grade and ability to read/write English well enough to understand MSDS and work orders.
• Six months of experience in care of plants, trees, and lawns.
• Authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle; MVR checks required.

Responsibilities

• Care for grass, plants, and trees and maintain equipment used.
• Mows grass, trims shrubs, sprays plants, waters and transplants diverse plant life.
• Operates and prepares grounds care equipment.
• Assists with minor irrigation maintenance repairs as needed.
• May work evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and campus emergencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Grounds equipment operation

Education

6th grade education

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain campus landscapes, including mowing, pruning, watering, and plant care. The role involves operating a variety of grounds equipment and may require working evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime to support campus needs.

Responsibilities include basic irrigation tasks, lawn maintenance, equipment upkeep, and assisting with vehicle operations as needed.