Grounds Maintenance Specialist

4 weeks ago


San Antonio, Texas, United States St. Mary's University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Grounds Maintenance Specialist to join our team at St. Mary's University. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the appearance of the University grounds and paved areas using a variety of hand and powered grounds equipment.


Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain turf areas using powered mowing equipment.
  • Trim walks, curbs, and flowerbeds using edgers and line trimmers.
  • Prune shrubs and trees using hand and powered tools.
  • Weed and mulch shrub/flower beds and turf areas.
  • Water turf, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds using manual methods and automated sprinkler systems.
  • Perform policing of the grounds and trash removal of outside trash receptacles.
  • Fertilize turf and shrubs and assist with insect and disease control.
  • Make repairs to pavement areas and fencing as necessary.
  • Dig ditches, perform grading and sloping of ground areas.
  • Perform operator maintenance on all grounds equipment.
  • Lay sod, plant shrubs, trees, and flowers as required.
  • Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner.
  • Maintain satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and fellow employees each day to assure/sustain quality service and appropriate interactions with others.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
  • One year work experience required; experience on grounds keeping preferred.
  • Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance, and personal injury insurance, and complete the University Van Driver Training within 90 days of employment date.
  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English; must have ability to read written instructions, warning labels, SDS Sheets in English, etc.
  • Possess Mathematical ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in order to compute material costs as required for completion of the work order forms.
  • Must possess legible handwriting, possess eyesight in both eyes corrected to 20/20 and normal hearing ability (may be corrected); must successfully pass a PIPIC test for color blindness.
  • Must observe safety precautions when working in the presence of extreme noise, mechanical, electrical, and other hazardous situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and display good judgment when providing customer service.

Physical Demands
  • Able to successfully handle frustrating conditions such as limits on time, limited access to equipment, and dealing with uncomfortable customers.
  • Able to carry 50 pounds up and down stairs.
  • Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
  • Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladder/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
  • Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, insects, dust, toxic chemicals and fumes, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; workaround gas lines; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; may work irregular hours.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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