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Texas State University Head Grounds Maintenance Worker in San Marcos, Texas

Posting Information

Posting Number2025117

Posting/Functional TitleHead Grounds Maintenance Worker

University Pay Plan TitleHead Grounds Maint Wkr

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentGrounds and Waste Management Operations

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$3,887.00

Job CategoryNon-Exempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

  • Ability to communicate, receive and assign instructions, direct work, recognize and change priorities, and solve basic employee related issues according to policy.

  • Determine acceptable work quality and quantity.

  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.

  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and perform strenuous physical duties for an entire shift.

  • Application of safety practices related to work assignments, safe use of industry related equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in mowing, trimming and maintenance of turf areas and utilizing the proper grounds operations equipment required for turf maintenance.

  • Basic knowledge of horticulture and ornamental plant materials, including trees and utilizing the proper grounds operations equipment required to maintain their growth habits and needs.

  • Knowledge of employee policy procedures and standards for staff.

  • Basic knowledge of proper pesticide use.

  • Knowledge of PPE .

Job Description

Responsible for leading grounds maintenance crews, assigning and monitoring duties, while performing a wide variety of grounds maintenance duties.

Job Duties

  • Responsible for leading grounds maintenance crews, assigning and monitoring duties, while performing a wide variety of grounds maintenance duties.

  • Prioritize and reprioritize work as needed during shift.

  • Supervise in supervisor’s absence.

  • Report to Supervisor any problems/issues on campus.

  • Police assigned areas.

  • Pick up trash around over filled dumpsters.

  • Maintain turf areas.

  • Maintain shrub and ground cover beds.

  • Clean shop area.

  • Maintain paved areas with use of herbicides.

  • Prepare schedules; assign work and record hours for self and crew.

  • Maintain chemical spraying records and vehicle mileages.

  • Prepare soil for planting grass, sod, flowers, shrubs, ground cover and trees.

  • Mulch.

  • Weed.

  • Perform general PM and servicing equipment.

  • Calibrate equipment.

  • Haul and spread sand and de-icer during bad weather also leaf removal on drains.

  • Help train new employees.

  • Report any safety issues.

  • Clean shop area and Monitor condition of equipment, calibrate and perform minor PM, and notify

  • supervisor of replacement or repair needs.

  • Able to use a computer and use its programs (AIMs, SAP , etc..)

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

  • This position requires driving University vehicles.

Job Open Date11/01/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start7:00AM

Normal Work Hours End4:00PM

Posting NoticesApplicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50323

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