Groundskeeper

Texas Lutheran University is currently seeking to hire a full-time Groundskeeper. This position is responsible for assisting in the upkeep of the university grounds

Responsibilities include:

Grounds

• Pick up trash and litter from all campus property.
• Empty outside trash receptables and dumpsters and replace trashcan liners.
• Responsible for assisting with mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and fertilizing as necessary.
• Help maintain equipment.

Professionalism

• Maintaining a professional image.
• Keeping the work environment neat and orderly.
• Maintaining a safe environment through adherence to all safety procedures.

Teamwork

• Work as a team player, supporting and assisting other employees.
• Identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional problems with continuous quality improvement as a goal.
• Enhance team effectiveness through dependability.

Customer Relations

• Make customers feel welcome and respected as individuals, treating them with courtesy and dignity.
• Exhibit appropriate behavior in customer areas.

Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Related experience may be accepted in lieu of diploma.
• 4-12 months experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language
• Ability to interact courteously with faculty, staff, students, and guests
• Ability to work well with other employees
• Possess or be able to acquire proficiency in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment
• Must be flexible in work schedule.

Physical Demands

• Considerable physical effort is required. Must be able to stand and/or walk 90% of an 8-hour shift and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions.
• Workflow is not continuous, concentration is frequently but not constantly required.

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed under disagreeable working conditions (exposure to cold, heat, noise, oil, water, dirt, and etc.)

Organizational Data

• This is a non-exempt position. This position does not supervise other staff.

Benefits are competitive. Texas Lutheran University, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio. For more information about TLU, consult our web site at www.tlu.edu. Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

Texas Lutheran University

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

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