Groundskeeper I: Lawn & Landscape Technician

Angelo State University; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelo State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks on University properties, including mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, watering, and chemical application. The role requires operating a variety of equipment such as lawn mowers, backhoes, forklifts, and irrigation systems.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and landscaping experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to pass physical and background

Qualifications

• High school education plus one year of landscaping, grounds maintenance, or closely related experience.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University’s insurance.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Operates hand and riding mowers to cut grass on University properties.
• Trims edges around walks, flower beds, walls, trees and shrubs.
• Prunes and trims hedges and trees to shape or remove damaged growth.
• Removes weeds from around shrubs, trees and bedding plants.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs using gardening tools.
• Waters lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers using hoses or sprinklers.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter and debris; removes trash from drainage areas.
• Operates backhoe, front end loader, and forklift as needed.
• Maintains and repairs water sprinklers and related irrigation systems.
• Uses high pressure sprayer to clean sidewalks and buildings.
• Sharpens tools for landscaping tasks.
• May paint fences and outbuildings.
• Spreads salt to prevent ice buildup.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading manuals

Following instructions

Oral communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lawn mowers

Backhoe

Forklift

Seeding equipment

Irrigation systems

Job description

Angelo State University is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker to perform landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks on University properties, including mowing, trimming, pruning, planting, watering, and chemical application. The role requires operating a variety of equipment such as lawn mowers, backhoes, forklifts, and irrigation systems.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and landscaping experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and the ability to pass physical and background