Groundskeeper II - Facilities Management

Job Description

TITLE

Groundskeeper II

JOB SUMMARY

Performs moderately heavy manual work in the care and maintenance of grounds or greenhouse operations. Work involves the care and maintenance of plants, shrubs, and lawns. This classification involves more specialized work duties and receives less supervision than the Groundskeeper I class. Work is performed under supervision according to specific instructions and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Grounds Supervisor, Maintenance Foreperson, Lead Groundskeeper and Assistant Supervisor, Landscape

Supervises:May supervise Groundskeeper I

ESSENTIAL DUTIES -May include, but not limited to the following:

• Maintains lawns by grading and raking soil, planting and watering grass, and fertilizing and mowing turf; trims grass around trees, posts, signs and buildings.
• Maintains greenhouse operations by propagating, irrigating and fertilizing plant material.
• Maintains pest control and climate control of greenhouse plants.
• Cares for plants by preparing beds, planting, watering, hoeing, fertilizing, pruning and spraying.
• Cuts and trims grass using small power mowers, tractors, riding mowers and edgers.
• Picks up all trash and rubbish on grounds, shovels snow, and maintains appearance of assigned area.
• Maintains athletic areas such as football fields and tennis courts.
• Performs arborist's duties using a bucket truck for access to trees.

Maintains tools, equipment, and materials used in gardening and groundskeeping.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Assists in sanding ice covered roads and sidewalks during inclement weather.
• Installs, maintains and repairs signs, fences, barricades, and sprinkler systems.
• Performs plant decoration set-ups for functions.
• Collects leaves for compost.
• Performs other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

Completion of the eighth grade required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One year of grounds maintenance experience required.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas and a safe driving record such as required to attain Driver's Authorization from the university.

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.

All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Knowledge of the practices, materials, tools and machines used in propagating, growing and caring for lawns, shrubbery, flowers and trees.
• Ability and endurance to perform tasks for up to 8-hour periods.
• Ability and mobility to perform tasks on all types of terrain.
• Knowledge of greenhouse operations and the ability to propagate and care for greenhouse plants.
• Ability to climb trees using a safety saddle and rope and use a chain saw and pole trimmer for pruning.
• Ability to understand and follow simple instructions.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable. May be required to work in conditions including cold, heat, temperature swings, noise, outdoors and indoors, in trenches, and around mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, dust/mites, chemical, and/or waste hazards. May be required to work in locations that involve hazardous environments requiring protective equipment that conforms to OSHA regulations and some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust and noise.

SAFETY

TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.

Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.

All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate's ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman's University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.

If you are a male between the age of 18 and 25, federal law requires that you must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions under Selective Service law. Under HB 558, enacted by the 76th Texas State Legislature, if you are currently of the age and gender requiring registration with Selective Service, but knowingly and willfully fail to do so, you are ineligible for employment with an agency in any branch of Texas state government. For additional information regarding registration or status, you can contact the Selective Service System at 847-688-6888 or www.sss.gov.

About Us

TWU is the nation's largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and undergraduate students across three campuses; Denton, Dallas, and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation's top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).

Additional information about the University is available at http://www.twu.edu