Groundskeeper II - (GNS)

Texas A&M International; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain campus grounds, gardens, and exterior areas. You will operate a range of groundskeeping equipment and perform routine maintenance to keep the landscape healthy and attractive.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of groundskeeping experience, plus a valid Texas driver license. You may be asked to travel up to 10% and assist with event setups and campus projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of groundskeeping experience.
• Valid Texas driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas.
• Mow, trim, plant, water trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment and trucks.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides as needed.
• Travel up to 10% and assist with event setup on grounds.
• Perform related duties and safety compliance.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Tool use

Safety awareness

Plant care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long‑term impact.

Job Description

Performs grounds maintenance work involving caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas of buildings, and maintaining and caring for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment.

Mows and trims grass. Prepares ground for planting. Trims, waters, removes, and plants trees, flowers, and shrubs. Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning shears. Removes dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds. Cleans groundskeeping tools, equipment, and supplies. Services, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on groundskeeping equipment. Drives trucks to pick up or haul materials, supplies, and dirt. Mixes, sprays, or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Inspects for pests and diseases and takes steps for their eradication.Facilitates the set‑up of events on the grounds. Paint various locations and items on campus. Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time. Performs related work as assigned

GROUNDSKEEPER II: Performs complex (journey-level) grounds and building maintenance work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently than the previous levels, and they may routinely assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity. Employees at this level may:

¿ Repair and perform preventive maintenance work on fountains, planters, parking lots, driveways, roads, fences, and sidewalks.

¿ Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs.

¿ Conduct minor facility and equipment repairs and installations.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in groundskeeping work.

Note:Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE

Must have a current valid driver license.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grasses.
• Skill in the use of groundskeeping hand tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-powered equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots.
• Ability to maintain and care for hand and power tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides; and of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to detect diseases in trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grasses.

Ability to communicate effective, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Climbing ladders

Pulling

Pushing

Repeated bending

Reaching above shoulder

Dual simultaneous grasping

Walking

Standing

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov .Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, and career ladder advancements