Groundskeeper

Job Title

Groundskeeper Agency Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department:
Office of Facilities, Planning, Construction, and Safety

Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate

Job Location:

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type: Staff

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY–KINGSVILLE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY–KINGSVILLE (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than
80,000 degrees in the institution’s100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location:

The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just
40miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is120miles to the south at Brownsville or119miles to the west  more information, .

The Groundskeeper, under supervision, is responsible for external grounds maintenance. Plans and administers a program of grounds and plant maintenance, including growing schedules and continued propagation through plants and cuttings. Responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the care of grasses and plants. Trims, prunes and removes scrubs, bushes and trees. Performs general janitorial duties including property inspections, landscaping and grounds maintenance.

• Mows, weed eats, edge and blow lawn areas weekly.
• Trims trees, hedges, and plants to maintain neat appearance and shape.
• Weeds and maintains flower beds weekly or as needed.
• Daily trash pickup in assigned areas and exterior trash bins.
• Shovels exterior walkways during wintery weather; salts or sands building entrances.
• Maintains streets, pavement, and drainage.

• Operates mechanical, gas-powered, electrical and battery-operated machines to aid in performing grounds duties.
• Inspects, cleans and maintains equipment and tools after each use.
• Operates power washing of sidewalks and building entrances.

• Inspects and reports property and grounds for deficiencies and reports them to their maintenance supervisor.
• During weather events may be assigned duties to service interior buildings.
• Participates with on-call duties for evenings, weekends and special events.
• Acts as service responders during emergency, weather, and catastrophic events.
• Completes all tasks assigned by supervisor.

• Reports broken and inoperable grounds equipment to Grounds Manager.
• Reports inventory/supply needs to Grounds Manager.
• Reports inventory/supply needs to Grounds Manager.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors to receive work assignments, report progress, and identify maintenance needs.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Education – High School diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience – Six months of related experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to positively and professionally interact with coworkers, clients and staff.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.
• Physical Requirements Ability to move light, medium or heavy objects with assistance.
• Physical Requirements Ability to work in a lift and perform duties at higher elevations.