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Lead Grounds Technician - Off Campus Crew/Roving
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Position Number: 5133227
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Grounds Technician - Off Campus Crew/Roving
Lubbock
37089BR
Grounds Maintenance

Position Description
Performs manual work in the operation of heavy, medium, and light mobile equipment, and the maintenance of all such equipment used in the Grounds Maintenance Department. May act as crew leader in the absence of next level supervision.

Major/Essential Functions

Maintain all aspects of grounds including turf, irrigation systems, fences, trees, shrubs, ground covers, walkways, and hardscapes.
Observe entire grounds and identify and document all problems and/or hazards.
Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
Utilize proper safety equipment and techniques to prevent personal injury and property damage and complies with the grounds maintenance safety program to include all safety and health rules, regulations and operating policies and procedures.
Drive, maneuver and service equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks to distribute and level earth or terrain.
Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.

Required Qualifications
10th grade education or equivalent plus three years related experience including some in the campus Grounds Maintenance Dept. Commercial drivers license or willingness to obtain such a license. Additional job related experience may substitute on a year-by-year basis for required education as long as applicant possesses desired written skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Class A Commercial Driver's License

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