Job Details

Groundskeeper - West Campus Crew

Position Number: 6999706
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Groundskeeper - West Campus Crew
Lubbock
44079BR
Grounds Maintenance

Position Description
Performs moderately heavy manual work in the care and maintenance of grounds including the care and maintenance of plants, shrubs, lawns, and the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
Plants trees, shrubs, ground cover, and annual flowers, using proper horticultural techniques.
Assist in installation and maintenance of signs, barricades, fences, and irrigation systems, including digging lines, replacing heads and valves.
Mow, edge, and trim turf areas, collect debris daily, weed planting beds, water trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf areas, spread sand, remove snow and ice from walkways.
This is an essential personnel position. You will need to be available for all on-call duty for emergency maintenance or to assist in campus preparation due to inclement weather or hazardous weather conditions.

Required Qualifications
No previous experience or education required.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to learn landscaping practices.
Current driver's license

Pay Range
$13.00 - $16.92 - $20.82

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.