DPS - IOD - Grounds & Maintenance Tech - 8034

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Public Safety in Texas is seeking a senior Grounds & Maintenance Tech to perform high-level maintenance of buildings, grounds, and related systems. The role involves operating motorized equipment, mowing and landscaping, and routine preventive maintenance on facilities and site infrastructure, under limited supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of building trades experience, with preferred landscaping/grounds background.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in building trades work on commercial or residential projects.
• Competent skills in at least one area (frame, finishing, carpentry, plumbing, sanitation, painting, grounds, etc.). Landscaping/grounds experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled or semi-skilled work including preventative maintenance and repairs of buildings/grounds; plumbing, masonry, painting, roofing, drains, etc.
• Mow, trim, edge, fertilize, and water grass, shrubs and trees; operate related equipment.
• Remove leaves, weeds, dirt, rubbish from grounds; plant trees, flowers, shrubs to keep campus esthetically pleasing.
• Operate gas/diesel powered equipment for mowing and landscaping; apply sand or salt on icy pavement as needed.
• Inspect and perform minor equipment repairs; maintain tools, buildings, and grounds for safe operations.
• Assist with moving furniture and boxes using pallet jacks and dollies.
• Install and repair sprinkler systems; assist master plumber; manage watering schedules.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, or insecticides as appropriate.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Building maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

IWMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

DPS - IOD - Grounds & Maintenance Tech - 8034

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs highly complex (senior-level) grounds and building maintenance work. Work involves maintaining and repairing buildings and the site, utility systems, stationary equipment, operating motorized equipment, maintaining parking lots, site and grounds, and landscaping of the Headquarters complex in a neat, clean, safe and attractive condition. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform skilled or semi-skilled work to include preventative maintenance and repairing of building and/or stationary equipment involving plumbing, masonry, painting, roof gutter, and drains (including storm drains), parking lots, roads, and sidewalks, etc.

2. Mow, trim, edge, fertilize, and water all grass, shrubs and trees; use mower, tractor, chain saw, electric clipper, sod cutters, pruning shear, leaf blower and power washer.

3. Remove leaves, weeds, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds and landscaping; plant trees, flowers and shrubs ensuring he campus is esthetically pleasing at all times.

4. Operate various gas and diesel powered equipment to mow grass, edge, cut limbs, trim grass, and shrubs, remove leaves, limbs, trash, weeds, sweep, and apply sand or salt on icy pavement as needed.

5. Perform inspections and minor equipment repair and preventative maintenance on equipment, tools, buildings, and grounds/site to ensure efficient and safe operations.

6. Assist with moving furniture and boxes by carrying items or using pallet jacks, dollies, etc.

7. Install and repair sprinkler systems, assist the master plumber, and oversee watering schedule as needed.

8. May mix, spray, or spread fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.

9. Follow best methods and sequences to accomplish work orders or daily schedules of work on assigned tasks and notifies management of any noted building or grounds issues.

10. Complete appropriate documents, work orders, reports to include but not limited to documenting length of time spent on each job, materials used, and describing work completed.

11. May assist the recycling program as needed.

12. May read moderately complex drawings, sketches, and blueprints to determine details of assigned tasks.

13. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education

- Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent preferred.

Experience ¿

- Minimum of one (1) year experience in building trades work on commercial or residential projects and attainment of competent skills in at least one (1) skills area (frame, finishing, carpentry, plumbing, sanitation, painting, grounds, etc.) is preferred. Landscaping/Grounds experience is preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification -

- If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. May be required to obtain a certified non-commercial pesticide applicator license from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Critical Organizational Infrastructure requirements ¿

- This job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure; must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role. Additionally, and more specifically, must not be employed by nor have any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Regulatory knowledge ¿

- Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Maintenance knowledge

- Knowledge in the use and maintenance of hand and power tools and other maintenance equipment. Skill in the use of grounds keeping hand tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-operated equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots. Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grass; of pesticides and fertilizers.

Interpersonal Skills

- Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills

- Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.

Analytical Skills

- Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able to identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems. Ability to follow instructions; to work form drawings, diagrams, or blueprints; and to communicate effectively.

Technology (computer/hardware/software/operating systems)

- Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and integrated workplace management system (IWMS), a Facilities maintenance work order system.

Confidentiality and Protected Information

- Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.

Safety

- Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Travel and/or Schedule

- Must be available to travel off site and/or to other agencies; must be available for working after-hours, holidays, and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: Office environment, vehicle and outdoors;
Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, stoop, balance, crouch, climb, kneel, work from ladders, scaffolds, and other high facilities;
Move and work safely in tight quarters such as crawl spaces below floors and above ceilings;
Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
Ability to transfer weights of one hundred (100) pounds anticipated for this position;
Strenuous work such as moving furniture, demolishing structures, pouring concrete, digging holes for plumbing repairs, etc.
Driving requirements: Moderate frequency, twenty percent (20%).

Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.