Senior Grounds & Greenhouse Specialist

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Houston is seeking a Senior Groundskeeper to perform intensive grounds maintenance across campus, including mowing, pruning, planting flowers, and maintaining green spaces.

The role involves operating a range of grounds equipment, maintaining water and fertilizer schedules, and assisting in greenhouse operations while ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of groundskeeping experience are required.

Responsabilités

• Maintains flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs; trims, prunes, fertilizes, and weeds as needed.
• Keeps campus clean by picking up trash and debris daily.
• Operates grounds equipment (weed eaters, mowers, edgers, blowers) as required.
• Performs pesticide/chemical handling, records, and safety data sheets.

Connaissances

Safe operation of equipment

Fuel and oil knowledge

Plant propagation techniques

Tree and shrub pruning methods

Seasonal color planning

Work in inclement weather

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in horticulture/related field

Description du poste

University of Houston is seeking a Senior Groundskeeper to perform intensive grounds maintenance across campus, including mowing, pruning, planting flowers, and maintaining green spaces.

The role involves operating a range of grounds equipment, maintaining water and fertilizer schedules, and assisting in greenhouse operations while ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.