Groundskeeper - Our Lady of the Lake University

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains all University grounds to include roads and sidewalks. Installs new landscaping and operates grounds and other construction equipment.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METRICS:

Efficiency - Ability to efficiently work with minimal direction

Effectiveness - Ability to multi-task in fast pace environment.

Quality - Produce quality work with minimal errors, attention to detail.

Attendance - Reliable and strong, provides notice for absences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works on the maintenance of the campus grounds, sidewalks, roadways, and excavation for outdoor construction.
• Assist in installation and maintenance of automatic irrigation systems.
• Assists in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, drywall and ceiling tile installation. Assists in other General Maintenance duties as assigned.
• Performs work in accordance with EPA AND OSHA safety standards.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Assists in emergency response situations.
• Maintains campus trees, shrubs, grass by planting, pruning, watering, spraying, and weeding.
• Assists as needed on sewer and outdoor plumbing work.
• Responsible for quality, timelines, and neatness of al assigned maintenance jobs.
• Responsible for the Grounds Supervisor and Lead Groundkeeper.
• When needed, coordinates work with trades.
• Must maintain a proper relationship with assigned personnel, other workmen, and Department Personnel.
• Must ensure that all assignments must be completed in a professional manner, quality work is must, and all assigned tasks should be completed as responsibly and rapidly as possible.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other related assigned duties.

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Works inside and outside, in dusty, noisy areas.
• Must have working knowledge of all related tools.
• Must lift with assistance in excess of 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in high places on ladders, scaffolding, and roof tops.
• Ability to work in tight places and limited space areas.
• Ability to walk, climb, stand, squat and bend.
• Skilled with a variety of tools associated with grounds equipment and tools to include tractors, mowers, edger's, and other related, heavy equipment.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year experience in ground maintenance required.

2. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record (required).

Additional Information:

Employment with Our Lady of the Lake University is contingent upon the applicant undergoing a background investigation.

OLLU seeks to attract, develop and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administrators. The University is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities. EOE

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Application Instructions:

Complete an online staff application and upload/attach the following: Cover Letter/Letter of Interest, Resume, and a list of 3 professional references.