Groundskeeper - Amarillo College

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Full-Time Groundskeeper will be all-in on our mission and who will maintain the appearance of campus grounds and landscaping, conducting tree and shrubbery pruning, removing weeds and debris, operating grounds equipment, maintaining irrigation systems, and inspecting and reporting any damages or necessary repairs to buildings or pathways.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

Required: Completion of the 11th Grade.

Preferred: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Required: Six (6) months of experience in grounds maintenance work.

Preferred:

• Six (6) months of experience in grounds maintenance work in a commercial setting.
• Experience with sprinkler systems and in concrete work.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Required: Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with a 3-year safe driving record.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mow, seed, water, mulch, fertilize, and apply chemicals to lawns, turf and outside/inside plants.
• Transplant, prune, trim and cultivate trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers.
• Inspect plant materials for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage and identify replacements.
• Store and care for bulbs in the winter season.
• Trim and edge around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings.
• Set up, adjust, repair, and clean irrigation systems.
• Provide a record log of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying usage.
• Install, remove, repair, and maintain landscape lighting, signs, cables, chains, barricades, gates, bicycle racks, posts fences, and rock walls as applicable.
• Rake, sweep and bag leaves, debris dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, courts and other Amarillo College grounds area.
• Prepare outdoor locations for use by students, staff, visitors, vendors, and the public as needed.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to identify disease or insect damage to plant and turf materials.
• Ability to safely operate Amarillo College vehicles.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to the horticultural trade.

Notice:Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Salary:Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 4 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: Requires the ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, push, stretch, bend, climb/work on ladders/scaffolds, and get down to work on hands and knees. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment: This position operates predominately in an outdoor environment, which may occur in a variety of inclement weather. Standard equipment used in this position are weed-eaters, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, shovels, saws, pick-up trucks, street sweepers, carts, push and riding lawn mowers, and various hand-tools.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Benefits

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Benefit Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule, Amarillo College - Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)