Groundskeeper - Reese Center

Position: Groundskeeper I- Reese Center
Position Information

Job Title Groundskeeper I
- Reese Center Department LEVL - Physical Plant Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 12

Job Description

Job Title:

Groundskeeper I
- Reese

Department:
Grounds

Reports To:

Maintenance Supervisor

Prepared By:

Approved By:

Approved Date:

This person's primary responsibility is mowing, string trimming, and litter removal. There is,however, some flowerbed work

in the summer. Litter is defined as paper, cups, sacks, etc.

Mowing activities and pick-up litter within the boundaries of South Plains College property.

1. Keep all outside trash and butt cans emptied. Many require emptying three or more times per week.

2. Rake-up cigarette butts around all building doors weekly.

3. Clean the benches, trashcans, and butt urns weekly with cleaner and a rag.

4. Remove all tumbleweeds that blow in.

5. Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Other work required of you will include but is not limited to:

* Safely operate all types of grounds equipment (tractor, mower, loader, ditcher, chipper, packer, edger, chainsaw, backpack and snow blower, etc.)

* Read and understand plans and equipment parts lists and breakdowns

* Lay Pipe and Brick;
Dig Holes and Ditches;
Put Up Temporary Fence; etc.

* Plant and Prune Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers;
Paint, Lay Out, and Repair Parking Lots; etc.

* On snowy or icy days reports for work at 7:00 a.m. and helps with snow and ice removal.

* Pick up trash as needed.

* Any and all other work as specified by the Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities except as assigned by Grounds Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read drawings, plans, comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence,

and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or

two-step instructions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license and insurability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; work at heights of 35 feet or more, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually noisy.

Qualifications

Valid Texas Drivers License

High School/GED Diploma

2 years experience in grounds maintenance

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S6482019-P

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/08/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 06/08/2026 Open Date Application Review Date 06/05/2026 Open Until Filled Special Instructions Summary Quick Link for Internal Postings https://south

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