GROUNDSKEEPER
Texas Southern University

Job Info

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Security Sensitive Position?:

Yes

Hours of Work:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Posting Number:

TSU202320

Official TSU Title:

GROUNDSKEEPER

Grant Title:

N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary:

Under general minimum supervision performs maintenance on exterior building equipment and infrastructure. Performs landscaping and grounds work as needed by the university. Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections of building exteriors and effectively documents all discrepancies.

Essential Duties Summary:

*Performs maintenance on exterior building equipment and infrastructure.
*Performs landscaping and grounds work as needed by the university.
*Performs daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections of building exteriors and effectively document all discrepancies.
*Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE:

100%

Hiring Range:

$15.8960 - $19.0745

Education:

High School diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent preferred, field experience or military experience may be substituted.

Required Licensing/Certification:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
*Routine, preventive and corrective building maintenance.
*Requires seasoned skills in the job function or professional discipline; performs more complex, but expected work for a fully competent incumbent in the function or discipline; demonstrates an understanding of most work routines, rules, procedures and operations; may give advice to other, less experienced positions or provide technical leadership to job classifications performing similar work.

Skill in:
*N/A

Ability to:
*Work well with a diverse staff and student population.
*Read, write and speak English, and perform simple arithmetic calculations.

Work Experience:

One (1) year experience in landscaping and grounds operation.

Working/Environmental Conditions:

*Working conditions involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and require following basic safety precautions.
*Physical demands include moderate to heavy physical activity that includes prolonged standing and/or walking, handling moderate to heavy weight objects and/or using or carrying equipment.
*Work may require routine travel.

UA EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) :

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Open to all applicants.

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