Grounds Maintenance Job Cleburne area,Texas USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

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Position Information Job Title

Job Title Grounds Maintenance

Position Number

Position Number 599975

Hiring Location Code

Hiring Location Code George County Center

Job Description

The Grounds Worker will provide lawn maintenance of the College and ensure a professional appearance of the grounds is maintained at all times. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Job Duties

1. Responsible for daily upkeep of the grounds including weed removal, trimming of trees, hedges, bushes, mulching and trash/debris removal/disposal.

2. Application of chemical treatment to grounds following safety guidelines.

3. Maintain adequate inventory of lawn supplies, and ensure regular maintenance of grounds equipment.

4. Report any safety related issues, unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the college grounds or Students.

5. Maintain Employee uniform and present a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

6. Provide a courteous and timely response to request for assistance.

7. Adhere to all College policies and procedures.

8. Assist with grounds maintenance at other campuses/locations of College as needed.

9. Flexible work schedule and location may be required.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) High School diploma or High School Equivalency.

(M2) Demonstrated competency in the use of lawn maintenance equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, weed eaters and trimmers).

(M3) Must be able to lift, stand/walk, twist, push, and pull for 67-100% of the time.

(M4) Must be able to routinely lift loads of 20-50 lbs.

(M5) Active and valid Driver’s license required.

(M6) Driver’s license must remain in good standing at all times while employed.

(M7) Ability to work overhead, with and without ladders, for an extended period of time in an outdoor environment.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Prior experience in the landscape maintenance arena.

(D2) Prior experience working in an outdoor environment.

EEO/Compliance

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number , email address compliance.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including:
Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS;
Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS;
Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS;
Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS;
Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS;
Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS;
Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS;
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