Campus Groundskeeper Seasonal - Grounds & Maintenance

Trinity Univesity; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a temporary groundskeeper to perform basic lawn care, landscape maintenance, and facility upkeep. This is a full-time, exempt position supporting seasonal needs with potential for future opportunities.

You will operate mowers and landscaping tools, mulch beds, pick up litter, assist with emergencies and weather-related cleanup, and work as part of a team ensuring campus safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Education: Less than high school required; diploma preferred.
• One year of general lawn care experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and campus community; Spanish–English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles safely.
• Picks up campus litter and empties trash receptacles.
• Assists with general maintenance such as landscape installations and basic cleaning.
• Mulches landscape beds and assists with planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining plantings.
• Cleans parking facilities and lots.
• Assists with emergency response activities including storm debris removal and weather cleanup.
• Supports other departments with routine tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Teamwork

Following instructions

Reliability and punctuality

Bilingual Spanish/English (preferred)

Education

Less than High School Diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Trinity University in Waxahachie, TX is seeking a temporary groundskeeper to perform basic lawn care, landscape maintenance, and facility upkeep. This is a full-time, exempt position supporting seasonal needs with potential for future opportunities.

You will operate mowers and landscaping tools, mulch beds, pick up litter, assist with emergencies and weather-related cleanup, and work as part of a team ensuring campus safety and cleanliness.