Groundskeeper

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Full Time Service Hillsboro, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition

* Expected

Start Date:

October 1, 2026*

Department: Physical Plant

Reports To: Director of Physical Plant

Pay Classification: 210 ($20.00/hr)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Campus

Location:

Hill County Campus

Job Summary
:
Maintains the safety, cleanliness, appearance, and functionality of campus grounds and exterior facilities. Performs landscape maintenance, seasonal groundskeeping, equipment operation, and general maintenance activities to ensure a clean, attractive, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and visitors.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:
Technical or vocational training in landscaping, horticulture, facilities maintenance, or a related field.

Experience: One year of experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, facilities maintenance, or a related field.

Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment, power tools, and light maintenance vehicles.

• Required Knowledge:
  Maintains campus grounds through mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, watering, fertilizing, planting, and weed control to preserve the appearance and health of landscaped areas.
• Safely operates and performs routine maintenance on commercial mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Performs seasonal grounds maintenance, including leaf removal, storm cleanup, snow and ice removal when necessary, and preparation of campus grounds for changing weather conditions.
• Maintains the cleanliness of campus grounds by removing litter, emptying exterior trash receptacles, and cleaning sidewalks, parking lots, and common areas.
• Identifies maintenance concerns, safety hazards, and equipment issues and reports or addresses them in a timely manner.
• Maintains knowledge of landscaping practices, equipment operation, irrigation systems, basic building maintenance, workplace safety standards, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), follows OSHA and College safety procedures, and reports unsafe conditions immediately.
• Supports compliance with Hill College policies, procedures, and safety standards while maintaining an attractive and functional campus environment.
• Assists with setup, teardown, and site preparation for commencement ceremonies, athletic events, and other College activities.

• Program Development:
  Supports departmental initiatives to maintain a safe, clean, and visually appealing campus.
• Assists with preventive maintenance efforts that improve operational efficiency and extend the life of campus facilities, equipment, and landscape assets.
• Identifies opportunities to improve grounds maintenance practices, equipment, and campus appearance and communicates recommendations to supervisors.

• Communicates maintenance needs, equipment concerns, and safety issues to supervisors and appropriate personnel.
• Provides courteous assistance to students, employees, visitors, and community members while performing assigned duties.
• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a welcoming and safe environment that provides a sense of belonging for all.

• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, weather conditions, and operational needs.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills sufficient to access work orders, email, training, and College systems.

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.
• Participation in an on-call rotation and response to campus emergencies outside normal business hours may be required.
• Occasional travel to other campuses and locations as needed.
• Security sensitive…