Groundskeeper
- San Antonio, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Mows turf areas using various powered mowing equipment.
- Trims walks, curbs and flowerbeds, using edgers and line trimmers.
- Prunes shrubs and trees with both hand and powered tools.
- Weeds and mulches shrub/flower beds and weeds turf areas.
- Waters turf, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds using both manual methods and automated sprinkler systems.
- Performs the policing of the grounds and trash removal of outside trash receptacles.
- Fertilizes turf and shrubs. Assists with insect and disease control.
- Makes repairs to pavement areas and fencing as necessary.
- Digs ditches, does grading and sloping of ground areas.
- Performs operator maintenance on all grounds equipment.
- Lays sod, plants shrubs, trees, and flowers as required.
- Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and fellow employees each day to assure/sustain quality service and appropriate interactions with others.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred;
- One year work experience required; Experience on grounds keeping preferred.
- Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance, and complete the University Van Driver Training within 90 days of employment date.
- Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English; must have ability to read written instructions, warning labels, SDS Sheets in English, etc.
- Possess Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in order to compute material costs as required for completion of the work order forms.
- Must possess legible handwriting, possess eyesight in both eyes corrected to 20/20 and normal hearing ability (may be corrected); must successfully pass a PIPIC test for color blindness.
- Must observe safety precautions when working in the presence of extreme noise, mechanical, electrical, and other hazardous situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively and display good judgment when providing customer service.
- Able to successfully handle frustrating conditions such as limits on time, limited access to equipment, and dealing with uncomfortable customers.
- Able to carry 50 pounds up and down stairs
- Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/ stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladder/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving
- Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, insects, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; workaround gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; may work irregular hours