Salary : $11.94 - $13.26 Hourly
Location : Victoria, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 201400732
Division : Administrative Services
Department : Physical Plant
Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025
Position Summary
Victoria College is recruiting for a Full Time Grounds Keeper I to work in the Facilities Department. The Grounds Keeper I is responsible for working with a team to water, mow, and maintain campus grounds as directed. This position includes planting and maintaining trees, shrubs and flowerbeds, as well as maintaining irrigation systems. Additional responsibilities will also include sweeping parking lots and roadways, pick up trash, and assist on other projects as directed. Work is primarily outdoors and will involve the use of power equipment. This position requires passing a post-offer physical and drug screen.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs grounds keeping work and follows routine instructions to maintain grounds in an attractive condition;
- Responsible for inspecting all areas of campus grounds for trash and removing the trash;
- Responsible for general grounds maintenance including trash pick-up, sidewalk sweeping & cleaning, and other outdoor grounds maintenance;
- Responsible for lawn mowing and lawn care; work will involve the use of riding / walk behind lawnmowers, edger, weed eater / string trimmer, and leaf blowers;
- Responsible for planting and maintaining trees, shrubs and plants; work will involve the use of chainsaws, pruning saw, and miscellaneous hand tools;
- Additional responsibilities will include installing and maintaining lawn irrigation systems.
- May assist the Supervisor of Grounds Keeping and / or the Grounds Keeping Crew Leader with the safe application of fertilizers and pesticides; Reads and follows label and directions
- May occasionally assist other crews with general maintenance and events set-up & takedown;
- Receives supervision and instructions from the Supervisor of Grounds Keeping and / or the Grounds Keeping Crew Leader;
- May receive in-the-field corrective directions from a Groundskeeper II;
- Performs related work as assigned.
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of one year full-time grounds keeping experience. Military service and demonstrable knowledge of lawn care and equipment may be substituted for one year of full-time experience.Experience must include lawn care, with knowledge of the care and maintenance of trees, shrubs and ornamental plants.Must have knowledge or ability to learn how to safely and efficiently operate lawn maintenance equipment including, hand tools, lawn mowers, zero-turn mowers, utility cart, edger, weed eater / string trimmer, and backpack blower.Must have the ability to safely push, pull, carry or regularly lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally. Work conditions will require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, and kneeling. Must have the ability for reaching and stooping frequently.Must have the ability to climb and work from ladders.Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Willingness to work with lawn fertilizers, dust, fumes and odors associated with outdoor environment and to wear safety and protective equipment as needed.Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.High School diploma or GED.Must be able to read and follow directions on pesticide labels and other safety information.Must possess a smart phone or other approved device and agree to install and utilize the ExakTime Mobile App to capture and record all employee time records.Physical Demands
Must have the ability to safely push, pull, carry or regularly lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally. Work conditions will require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, and kneeling.Must have the ability for reaching and stooping frequently.Must have the ability to climb and work from ladders.Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.This position requires passing a post-offer physical and drug screen.
The following benefits apply to all full-time positions scheduled to work 30 hours or more each week. These full-time positions are also eligible to participate in our TRS retirement plan.
Victoria College offers an excellent benefit package for eligible employees that includes group insurance as well as a generous amount of paid time off :
Group Insurance
Health insurance
Full-time employees : 100% VC paid; employee pays 50% for dependentsCoverage for the new employee / dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting periodOptional benefits - available at group rates
Coverage for the new employee / dependents is effective on the 1st of the month following hire dateFlexible Spending Accounts - health and dependent care
DentalVisionTerm LifeShort and long-term disabilityAccidental death & dismembermentAs an added benefit, Victoria College issues a credit of up to $30 each month to full-time employees to help offset the cost of premiumsSupplemental benefits - offered through Globe Life
Retirement
Participation in the Teacher Retirement System is mandatory (ORP option for eligible employees)
Currently, the employee contribution is 8.25%. The state and Victoria College, together, contribute 8.25%Social security is deducted each pay periodPayroll deduction for 403-b and 457 deferred compensation plans are availableOther Benefits
Workers compensation insuranceDirect payroll depositTuition waiver for benefits eligible employees and their dependents through age 25Use of the Sports Center which includes treadmills, rowing machines, exercise classes, etc.Technology trainingPaid Time Off
Vacation for eligible employees (does not apply to faculty positions). Effective 90 days after start dateFull-time employees : 80 hours up to 10 years of service then 120 hours for 10 years of service
Sick leaveFull-time employees : accrues at 8 hours each month
Developmental and professional leaveOne week at ThanksgivingTwo weeks for Winter BreakOne week for Spring BreakRegular holidaysLabor Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. DayGood FridayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayNon-faculty employees get Fridays off during the summer
Salary : $12 - $13
