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Midland College

Groundskeeper III

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$33,972 / year median in Texas

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level:
High School Category:
Facilities Description:
The position of Groundskeeper Level III maintains the landscape, grounds, and parking lots of Midland College as per instructions. Operate grounds equipment and tools in order to maintain campus grounds and parking lots Performance of basic maintenance and cleaning will be required to keep the equipment and tools functional This position requires strict adherence to all College safety policies and procedures Assist Set-Up Custodian with set-up arrangements for College functions as needed Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
One year of experience with ground maintenance, to include installation and/or repair of irrigation systems Have working experience with grounds maintenance equipment and tools, ex: edger, trimmer, blower, mowers (push and riding), chainsaw, and tractors Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds Ability to operate motorized equipment and climb ladders Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College's insurance policy
Preferred Qualifications:
Texas Licensed Irrigator Texas Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Master Gardener Certificate Pest Control License (TDA or Structural)
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds Operate motorized equipment Ability to climb a ladder Use of manual dexterity Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time Work will be primarily outdoors in all types of weather conditions Some days (due to weather) duties will be performed indoors The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus