Landscape & Grounds Tech
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Job Description
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
& Grounds
B. Work as a team in maintaining the landscape & grounds in your zone in an effort
to enhance the beauty of ACU
C. Assist other trades & grounds personnel as needed in spirit of cooperation and
team work
D. Continue to develop & cross-train in a manner that will keep personnel up-to-date
and safe
A. Works as directed by the immediate supervisor and/or the Director of Landscape and
Grounds
1. Follow established rules policies and procedures of the Landscape and Grounds
Department and ACU
2. Order materials and supplies as needed for the completion of work orders
3. Fill out work orders and written reports daily
4. Display necessary work initiative to work alone or in groups
B. Maintain flower beds ground cover interior plants grass hardscapes and other areas
associated with ACU landscape to the universitys standard
1. Assist Landscape and Grounds Manager with installation of new landscapes and
seasonal color as needed
2. Mow weed-eat and edge grass areas
3. Maintain beds and flowering landscape area to enhance the beauty of the campus
4. Empty trash in our area daily or as needed
5. Keep hardscapes clean and free of debris
6. Display initiative to work by ones self or in groups
C. Assist other trades and grounds personnel as needed in spirit of cooperation and team
work
1. Be on call 24 hours for inclement weather events and be able to come in early to
spread ice melt
2. Help maintain an aggressive fertilizer program that will enhance the beauty of the
campus
3. Clean up and remove trash on campus
4. Understanding of basic irrigation operations
D. Continue to develop and cross-train in a manner that will keep personnel up-to-date
and safe:
1. Attend ACU approved work-related training sessions
2. Clean and maintain equipment to extend the life of the equipment and maintain
resources of the University
3. Perform work in a safe manner
1. Knowledge of hand and power tools
2. Skilled in all areas of landscaping turf maintenance interior plants weed control
and fertilization
3. Operate small equipment such as mower weed-eater blower edger trimmer and
rotary tiller
B. Training Modules Required
1. Written and verbal communication skills
2. Must have basic safety training
3. Emphasize excellent customer relations and service
1. High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of hands-on experience with
landscape grass & interior plant materials
2. Or Associate degree in Horticulture
B. Personal
1. Successful candidate must be honest trustworthy dependable responsible
punctual and have a good moral character and work ethic
2. Must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination/medical history
check
3. Possession of a valid Texas drivers license is a requirement of this job
4. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check
5. Must be neat & clean in appearance at all times
B. Must be able to climb a ladder
C. Must be able to work in extreme heat/cold weather conditions
ACU does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
Employment Type
Full-Time
