Groundskeeper - Landscape Crew

Lubbock

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

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Current Drivers License

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.