Grounds Maintenance Worker II at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

Job Description:

Posting Number:

2025202

Posting/Functional Title:

Grounds Maintenance Worker II

University Pay Plan Title:

Grounds Maint Worker II

Location:

San Marcos

Department:

Grounds and Waste Management Operations

Recruitment Type:

Open to All

Job Type:

Full-Time

Funding Source:

Permanent

Monthly Salary:

$2,743.00

Job Category :

Non-Exempt

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

• Knowledge of standard safety skills practices related to various general labor work assignments and motorized equipment that requires operation.


• Ability to communicate verbally and receive instructions that may require duties to be completed individually or as part of a team.


• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs alone.


• Ability to perform strenuous physical duties outdoors in various weather conditions, including walking long distances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of PPE.

Job Description:

Responsible for providing attractive, safe, and well maintained grounds.

Job Duties:

• Police litter


• Maintain trash barrels.


• Prepare, install, and maintain landscape beds on campus.


• Weed landscape beds.


• Maintain shrub and ground cover beds.


• Mow, trim, and edge turf areas.


• Rake, blow, and sweep grass clippings.


• Clear pedestrian walkways of leaves, litter, debris, blow, clean chalk graffiti.


• Special Event preparations.


• Assist tree crew as needed.


• Pick up landscaping material orders from off campus vendors.


• Remove safety and pedestrian hazards after extreme weather events.


• Operate, maintain, and PM both manual and power equipment.


• Use a computer and work phone to monitor and address AIM work orders and SAP entries.


• Report problems and safety issues to Supervisor.


• Attend regular training.


• Other duties as assigned.

Job Open Date:

12/16/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Normal Work Days:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start:

6:00AM

Normal Work Hours End:

3:00PM

Posting Notices:

Applicant 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., You will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a list of references.

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 Link:

https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50814

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