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Groundskeeper - Landscape Crew

Groundskeeper - Landscape Crew

Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Lubbock

Groundskeeper - Landscape Crew

42546BR

Grounds Maintenance

Position Description

Performs moderately heavy 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.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

  • Maintain all aspects of grounds, including turf, irrigation systems, fences, trees, shrubs, ground covers,

flowerbeds, walkways, and hardscapes.

  • Drive, maneuver, and service vehicles and equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
  • Advise foreman of project status and operational problems.
  • This is an essential personnel position. You will need to be available for on-call duty for emergency maintenance or to assist in campus preparation due to inclement weather or hazardous weather conditions.
  • Start engines, move throttles, switches, levers, and depress pedals to operate machines such as bulldozers, trench, excavators, road graders, and backhoes.
  • Utilize proper safety equipment and techniques to prevent personal injury and property damage and comply with the grounds maintenance safety program to include all safety and health rules, regulations, and operating policies and procedures.
  • Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
  • Required Qualifications

    No previous experience or education required.

    Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years experience in landscaping field
  • Current Drivers License
  • Safety Information

    Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

    Does this position work in a research laboratory?

    No

    Job Type

    Full Time

    Pay Basis

    Hourly

    Job Family

    Facilities Operations

    Job Sub Family

    Grounds Management

    Annualized Pay Range

    $27,040 - $35,200 - $43,300

    Hourly Pay Range

    $13.00 - $16.92 - $20.82

    Pay Statement

    Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

    Travel Required

    Up to 25%

    Shift

    Day

    Schedule Details

    7 : 00 AM - 4 : 00 PM

    Grant Funded?

    No

    EEO Statement

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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