Groundskeeper

Trinity; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity University in San Antonio, TX is hiring a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, mow, trim, and perform routine landscaping tasks. The role requires operating power equipment and ensuring clean, safe outdoor spaces for students and staff.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED (preferred) and up to one year of lawn care experience. A valid Texas driver's license and the ability to pass a background check are required; bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.

Qualifications

• Basic lawn care knowledge and safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Excellent customer service and cooperation with others.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, waters, and maintains campus grounds as needed.
• Operates mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.
• Picks up litter and empties trash receptacles.
• Cleans parking garages and lots.
• Performs basic maintenance and power washing of property.
• Mulches, plants, and maintains plant materials.
• Assists with events setup and other duties as required.

Skills

Reading and following instructions

Attention to detail

Reliable attendance

Customer service

Teamwork

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## GroundskeeperApply: Trinity University Campus: Full time: Posted Today: JR101665**Job Family Group:**StaffDepartment/Office:GroundskeepingTime Type:Full timeCompensation:*Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.*Exemption Status:Non-Exempt**Job Description:**Cleans and maintains University properties. Performs relatively simple, semi-skilled duties which include litter picking, trash and debris removal, sweeping sidewalks and courtyards, leaf removal, mulching, mowing, other general landscaping maintenance, uses hand and power equipment and tools.**JOB DUTIES*** Mows, trims, waters and provides general campus grounds maintenance, as needed. Operates power equipment such as, but not limited to, mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers.* Picks up campus litter and empties trash receptacles.* Occasionally performs general maintenance such as landscape installations, basic constructions, and power washing of university property, etc.* Cleans parking garages and parking lots.* Performs ice clean up, cleans storm sewers, cleans damage from hail, rain, and high wind.* May occasionally assists other landscape services or facilities services departments with tasks of a routine, unspecialized nature (warehouse cleaning, stocking, furniture moving, events set-up, etc.).* Mulches, plants and installs plant materials such as trees, shrubs, grass and ground cover.**ADDITIONAL DUTIES*** Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.* Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.* Operates, cleans and performs preventive maintenance such as greasing, checking and filling fluids, etc. on all equipment and vehicles.* Performs other duties as required.**EDUCATION**Required:NonePreferred:High School Diploma or GED.**EXPERIENCE**Required:None.Preferred:One year of general lawn care experience.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**Required:Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructionsExhibits necessary communication skills, verbal and writtenPortrays excellent attention to detail and exemplary customer service skills and/or willingness to assist and/or work with othersDemonstrated regular, reliable, and predictable attendanceMust be able to interrelate with fellow employees as needed to get the job doneMust treat fellow employees, students, staff and visitors to the University with respectAttention to accuracy in all work.Preferred:Bilingual (Spanish and English).**LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS**Required:Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history. May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period.**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC).Must be able to pass a physical examination.