Job Summary
The position of Groundskeeper Level I maintains the landscape grounds and parking lots of Midland College as assigned.
Essential Functions
Mows trims weeds and rakes leaves Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area Trims bushes shrubs and hedges Prepares soil and plants flowers bushes hedges or shrubs Plants trees and prunes them when necessary Cuts and removes trees as needed Applies fertilizer pesticides and herbicides as directed Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks steps and doorways as needed during winter months Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and tools Operate grounds equipment and tools in order to maintain campus grounds and parking lots This position requires strict adherence to all College safety policies and procedures Assist SetUp Custodian with setup arrangements for College functions as needed Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
Prolonged periods of walking standing bending stretching pushing pulling climbing ladders and kneeling Must be physically able to operate landscaping equipment and tools including power equipment hand tools drive tractors vehicles and riding lawnmowers Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds at a time Use of manual dexterity The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision and the ability to adjust focus Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
Required Qualifications
Ability to operate various types of equipment and tools including lawnmowers (push and riding) trimmers hedge trimmers edgers leaf blowers chainsaws tractors and other landscaping equipment Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments Knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds at a time Ability to climb ladders Excellent time management skills Must possess a valid Texas Drivers license good driving record and be insurable on Midland Colleges insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent Previous landscaping experience