Part-Time Grounds Worker

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair is seeking a part-time PT Grounds Worker to maintain campus exteriors and ensure a clean, presentable environment for students, faculty and staff. You will manage landscaping, irrigation systems and outdoor spaces, with guidance to contractors as needed.

Responsibilities include trimming landscapes, removing trash, operating grounds equipment, and assisting with moves or repairs. A valid Texas driver's license is required; high school diploma or GED is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year of related grounds experience preferred.
• An Associate degree or higher may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscaping and grounds of one or multiple Lone Star College campus(s)
• Remove trash container bags inside courtyards and throughout campus grounds daily
• Maintain irrigation, ponds and water fountains; Diagnose and inspect sprinkler system timers, valves, wiring, piping and heads
• Provide direction to outside contractors performing ground services
• Assist with setup of furniture moves or office/classroom relocation; Assist electricians repairing outside elevated lights
• Repair minor ground equipment and schedule major equipment repairs with vendors
• Maintain or repair structures (i.e. greenhouses, fences or benches)
• Maintains interior plants in common areas by watering, fertilizing and routinely spraying insecticides
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Skills

Follow directions

Heavy lifting

Operate equipment

Grounds equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or higher considered in lieu

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The PT Grounds Worker provides grounds support relevant to Lone Star College campus exteriors. Maintains surrounding facility areas ensuring a clean, presentable and well-manicured environment for students, faculty, staff and external community members at all Lone Star College System's campuses.

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintain landscaping and grounds of one or multiple Lone Star College campus(s)
2. Remove trash container bags inside court yards and throughout campus grounds daily
3. Maintain irrigation, ponds and water fountains; Diagnose and inspect sprinkler system timers, valves, wiring, piping and heads
4. Provide direction to outside contractors performing ground services
5. Assist with setup of furniture moves or office/classroom relocation; Assist electricians repairing outside elevated lights
6. Repair minor ground equipment and schedule major equipment repairs with vendors
7. Maintain or repair structures (i.e. greenhouses, fences or benches)
8. Maintains interior plants in common areas by watering, fertilizing and routinely spraying insecticides
9. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to understand and follow directions given orally
• Physically capable of performing heavy lifting (50 pounds) and labor intensive work associated with grounds maintenance
• Capable of safely operating powered equipment, such as: riding mower, brush hog, tractor; Be able to determine which equipment to use for a particular purpose
• Knowledge of grounds keeping equipment experience helpful

Physical Abilities

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds, and crouching or crawling in restricted areas.

Work Schedule and Conditions

The work involves regular exposure to outdoor elements, and/or regular exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, and electrical hazards. This exposure requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience; An Associates degree or higher may be considered in lieu of experience
• Must possess a valid Texas drivers license and be eligible for insurance coverage

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $16.66

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

EEO / Background Check Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

E-Verify Program

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.