Grounds Assistant - Temporary

Texas Christian University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A university in Wisconsin is seeking a Grounds Assistant for the summer. The role involves assisting with landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, and planting. Candidates should have some training in using landscaping equipment and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The position requires outdoor work in varying weather conditions and values integrity and community participation. This is an in-person position on campus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have some training with large mowers, line trimmers, and edgers.
• Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination are required.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, and cleaning.
• Participate in planting and mulching projects.
• Work collaboratively or independently to complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Ability to operate equipment required to perform the job

Ability to read and understand instructions

Ability to apply care and maintenance techniques to landscape materials

Education

Some training with large mowers, line trimmers, and edgers

Job description

Job Summary:

Temporary (Summer Only)

The Grounds Assistant is responsible for aiding in all facets of landscaping and grounds as part of the grounds team.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Weedeats, edges, mows, pulls weeds, picks up trash, changes out trash cans, rakes leaves, trims shrubs, and participates in other landscape-related tasks by hand or using equipment.
2. Participates in planting, mulching, and other landscape projects.
3. Keeps areas clean of debris.
4. Works alone or with a team to complete tasks.
5. Assists with cleanup before, during, and after inclement weather and special events.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Some training with large mowers, line trimmers, and edgers.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• None

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate equipment required to perform the job.
• Ability to read, write, understand and clearly communicate instructions.
• Ability to apply care and maintenance techniques to landscape and hardscape materials.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is outdoors under variable weather conditions that can, at times, be extreme (high temperature and humidity levels, as well as freezing & icy water). This position is not sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and noxious fumes on occasion, chemical fertilizers.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate, but can be noisy at times due to powered equipment.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.