Groundskeeper III - Facilities Managment

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Groundskeeper III 

JOB SUMMARY 

Performs skilled activities in the care and culture of landscape; concrete and asphalt construction and maintenance; irrigation system care and repair; sign installation and maintenance. Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor of Grounds and Landscape Design and/or Foreperson and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained.  The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to:      Supervisor, Grounds and Landscape Design, and Foreperson

Supervises:     May supervise Groundskeeper I and II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:

• Performs the same activities and tasks as a Groundskeeper I and II and those that require a higher level of skill and experience.
• Mixes and applies chemicals for fertilizing and weed and pest control, under direct supervision of a Licensed Applicator unless a valid chemical applicators license is possessed.
• Finishes concrete and asphalt using specialized tools and machines.
• Drives and operates large trucks used in the picking up and hauling of materials, equipment and trash.
• Operates heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes and other large tractors and equipment.
• Follows appropriate safety procedures related to work performed.
• Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge.  The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Determines the need for the repair on a large variety of equipment and machines and in grounds maintenance. 
• Measures and marks playing areas and fields and places the equipment for various athletic activities. 
• Performs other duties as requested. 

EDUCATION 

Completion of the eighth grade level.  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Three years experience of grounds maintenance experience required.  Some experience as a lead person.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas and a safe driving record such as required to attain Driver’s Authorization from the university. 

Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:

• Ability to direct and manage the work of others.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions pertaining to job.
• Ability to keep records accurately.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: mixing, measuring and applying chemicals).
• Broad working knowledge of the practices, tools, materials and machines used in grounds maintenance operations.
• Ability to obtain or currently posses a non-commercial or private Chemical Applicators License (may be required for some positions/not applicable to all Groundskeeper III positions).
• Ability to operate various types of large machines and trucks used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

The employee may be required to travel. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment.  Exposed to any number of e