Groundskeeper

Central Texas College; Killeen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Texas College is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and surrounding areas. You will operate lawn equipment, follow fertilizer instructions, and support multiple facilities tasks on a university campus in Texas. Must be able to lift 100 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities include snow/ice removal, trash management, lawn reconstruction, and assisting Facilities Management as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related experience landscaping and grounds keeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds and streets.
• Operate power mowers, weed eaters, or equivalent tools.
• Read and follow directions for fertilizers and chemicals.
• Receive and measure campus fuel tanks.
• Remove snow/ice and trash; clean areas.
• Assist Facilities Management as needed.
• Reconstruct lawns with top soil, grading and seeding.
• Paint/maintain dumpsters and curbs; plant and prune flora.
• Ensure safety per OSHA policies.
• Lift up to 100 lbs in outdoor work.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lawn equipment operation

Reading fertilizer directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power hand mowers

Weed eaters

Job description

The duties and responsibilities of this position are to perform all tasks associated with the grounds keeping of the campus grounds and streets. High school diploma or GED required. -- 1 year related experience landscaping and grounds keeping preferred. --

• Must have valid drivers license and eligible for coverage under CTC’s commercial auto and other liability insurance policies.

• Must be proficient in the operation of power hand mowers, weed eaters, or equivalent tools.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal directions for the use of fertilizers and other chemical compounds.
• Must have valid drivers license

• Receive incoming fuel and dip and measure campus gasoline tanks.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of Occupational Safety and Health Act and CTC Safety Policies.
• Remove snow and ice from walks and steps, remove trash from lawns, streets, walkways, flower beds, hedges, etc., trim grass around walks, curbs, trees, shrubs, and hedges, plant trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and other plants as directed, prune trees, mow lawns, trim and/or prune, remove weeds from shrubs, hedges, and flower beds, and remove fallen leaves in the fall.
• Assist building maintenance or any other department in Facilities Management as necessary.
• Reconstruct lawns by adding top soil, grading, and seeding or sprigging. Maintain grounds at dispersed CTC sites.
• Paint and maintain dumpsters on campus and empty all trash cans on campus.
• Paint and label curbs, post signs, keep physical plant yard clean/maintained, feed and care for ducks.
• Clean married student housing laundry rooms/grounds/surrounding areas.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Physically able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Must be able lift 100lbs