Head Grounds Maintenance Worker

Job Number:

Location: San Marcos

Department: Grounds and Waste Management Operations

Recruitment Type: Open to All

Job Type: Full Time

Monthly Salary: $2,500 - $2,666.67

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate, receive and assign instructions, direct work, recognize and change priorities, and solve basic employee related issues according to policy.
• Determine acceptable work quality and quantity.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and perform strenuous physical duties for an entire shift.
• Application of safety practices related to work assignments, safe use of industry related equipment.
• Must have, and be able to maintain, a valid Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mowing, trimming and maintenance of turf areas and utilizing the proper grounds operations equipment required for turf maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of horticulture and ornamental plant materials, including trees and utilizing the proper grounds operations equipment required to maintain their growth habits and needs.
• Knowledge of employee policy procedures and standards for staff.
• Basic knowledge of proper pesticide use.
• Knowledge of PPE

Job Description:
The Grounds and Waste Management Operations Department is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Head Grounds Maintenance Worker to monitor duties and provide oversight of grounds maintenance crews.

Job Duties:
Take daily lead responsibilities including assigning and monitoring duties of crews while performing a wide variety of grounds maintenance duties to include: turf maintenance, bed maintenance and litter control. Will require training staff, recording hours for self and crew, maintaining chemical spraying records, vehicle mileage and equipment logs, inspect assigned areas for work quality and quantity, complete general maintenance duties such as, servicing equipment, clean shop area, other duties as assigned. May require weekend work. and filling in for supervisor while they are out on leave.

Additional Information to Applicants:

• Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
• Normal work hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Hours may vary and may involve work on the weekend.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the Texas State University driving standards system. A driving record check will be performed on the selected applicant.
• Texas State University will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
• Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.

Job Open Date: 02/16/2024

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices:
Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standards system., You will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a list of references.

Legal and Required Notices:
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

For a detailed description of this position and to apply, visit or call or visit our office at 601 University Dr., J.C. Kellam Bldg., Suite 340.

About Texas State and San Marcos:
Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students and approximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over 50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activities throughout the year.

Why State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents.

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more.

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great professional development opportunities: choose from a variety of workshops, training, online learning and even access educational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academic courses

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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