What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker II position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number
2025369
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 across all the different University owned property.
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.
Additional Information to Applicants
- This position requires driving University vehicles.
Job Open Date
03/24/2025
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
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.
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, welcoming, and growing universities in the nation.
Salary : $2,743
