Groundskeeper

  • Towson University
  • Tyler, Texas
  • Full Time
  • Performs preventative maintenance activities such as cleaning roadside curbs, sidewalks etc. Preparing areas for daily campus activities. Performs storm water facility maintenance assistance. Removes dirt, trash and debris from assigned areas and transports same to appropriate disposal facility.
  • Operates hand and power equipment such as mowers, tillers, sweepers, snow blowers, edgers, and small vehicles. Performs routine assembly, cleaning and maintenance of equipment as needed.
  • Performs ground maintenance activities including cultivating, planting, watering, fertilizing, hand weeding, mowing and/or pruning, lawn mowing, gardens, shrubs and trees. Plants shrubs, trees, flowers, natives and vegetation following detailed directions from leads according to preapproved plans. Assists in the maintenance of outdoor fields and if needed, athletic facilities.
  • Performs removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spread salt, sand, and deicers to prevent slipping. Performs groundskeeper and other duties as required for other emergencies if necessary.
  • Measures, mixes and applies fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals following specific instructions.
  • This position is an Essential Personnel position for emergencies such as snow removal, special events, storm damage, power outages and other emergencies that occur.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions; to operate and perform minor maintenance to assigned hand and power tools and equipment; to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, and buildings and facilities; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
  • Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
Job ID: 484175590
Originally Posted on: 7/5/2025

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