Groundskeeper II

VetJobs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Amarillo, TX is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform lawn care, pruning, irrigation, and related tasks. You will operate mowers, edgers, and other equipment, maintain sprinklers, plant grass and shrubs, and assist with snow removal when needed.

The role requires at least 1 year of grounds maintenance experience and a High School/GED. This position is affiliated with TTUHSC and involves outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Knowledge of lawn tools, operation, and maintenance.
• 1 year of experience in grounds maintenance including equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Mow lawns, trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape growth and remove damaged leaves or branches.
• Spray lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.

Skills

Lawn tools knowledge

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Mowers

Roto-vator

Edger

Job description

Job Description

Performs manual work in the care and maintenance of grounds including the care and maintenance of plants, shrubs, lawns, and the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Auto req ID

485749BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Experience

High School or equivalent required; Knowledge of lawn tools, operation, and maintenance. One (1) year of experience in grounds maintenance including experience in equipment operations.

Preferred Experience

At least one year of commercial mowing and landscaping experience.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Utilize push mower on steep incline
• Operates various types of mobile equipment such as tractors, mowers, Rota-vators, and edgers.
• Cuts lawns. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Rakes and bags leaves.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter.
• Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
• Spreads salt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
• Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Waters lawn and shrubs.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, and walks.
• Paints fences and outbuildings.
• Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
• Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawnmowers, spreaders, and snow removal equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs signs, fences, barricades, and sprinkler systems.

City*

Amarillo

State*

Texas

Job_Category

Maintenance

Job Code

_Maintenance _Maintenance

Affiliate Sponsor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Salary Range

$30,000-$45,000