Part-Time Groundskeeper Job at Tyler Junior College in Tyler

Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler

Job Type: Part-Time Regular

Job Number: 00415

Department: Grounds Maintenance

Opening Date: 12/05/2024

Number of Months: 12

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description

The Part-Time Groundskeeper is a part-time position responsible to the Supervisor, Landscaping.
Essential Functions and Duties

General Responsibilities

• Upkeep of campus lawns and gardens which may include: mowing, edging, weeding, planting, fertilizing, seeding and trimming.
• Picks up and disposes of litter.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes and weeds flower beds and plant areas.
• Maintains flowers, bushes, trees and shrubs.
• Implements detailed landscaping plans.
• Plants and propagates bedding plants.
• May operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.
• May assist with snow and ice removal activities.
• May irrigate, mow, rake, trim and stripe athletic fields.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of trees, flowers, and woody plants.
• Ability to use hand and power tool applicable to position.
• Skill in interpreting and completing landscape plans.
• Knowledge of fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk and/or shift continuously to perform essential job functions for an 8-hour work schedule with appropriate breaks.

Travel

• Must have a current valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.

Qualifications

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and write English. Bilingual is desirable but not required.

Required Experience

• 1-3 years' experience required

Supplemental Information

General Expectations, Working Conditions and Physical Activity

• Work involves almost constant exposure to outside elements which may include: heat, cold, dirt, dust, lawn equipment fumes: i.e.: emissions, chemicals: i.e.: lawn and plant fertilizers, smoke and/or loud noises
• Extensive physical activity which may include, heavy lifting, pushing or pulling objects over 50 pounds,
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.

RETIREMENT
Part-Time Retirement
Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.

OTHER BENEFITS
TJC Event Attendance
Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use
Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use
Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.