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JOB POSTING |
| Position Name: Groundskeeper | State Classification: Groundskeeper II (A06, Class 8032) |
| Job Posting Number: 252-12-03 | Posting Date: January 11, 2012 |
| Division: Business Services | Application Deadline: Open Until Filled |
| Department: Groundskeeping | Date Available: Immediately |
| Established Work Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. | Duration: 12 months |
| Starting Wage: $1,800.00 - $1,991.25 per month | Number of Openings: 1 |
Qualified TSD staff may have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through supplemental employment activities such as summer school positions, athletic coaching, academic tutoring, extracurricular sponsors, and short-term outreach programs.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs semi-skilled work in care for grounds. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, flowers and grass. Duties include maintenance and repair of groundskeeping tools, supplies and equipment. Groundskeepers may apply fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides as needed. Performs work in the care and culture of plants, hedges, turf and grasses. Work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Performs mowing and trimming of turf grasses
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Weeds and edges where needed.
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Follows schedule for proper height for species and seasonal conditions for frequency to be mowed
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Follows schedule and irrigates as needed
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Follows approved schedule and applies fertilizer as required
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Plants or sods replacement grass as needed
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Determines the proper tool to use for the job function
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Maintains golf putting green
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Paints/stripes all field markings for the athletic function usage
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Maintains sand beds as required
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Plants, prunes, and fertilizes trees and shrubs
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Pressure washes walls/buildings as directed
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Maintains golf putting green
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Moves furniture as directed
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Performs related work as assigned
SUPERVISOR
Maintenance Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Minimum of a sixth grade education
- Six months of professional groundskeeping experience at a school, office, or similar commercial grounds
- Able to safely demonstrate in interview physical ability to lift over 45 pounds unassisted
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Pest Control License issued by the Texas Control Board or Department of Agriculture or able to obtain licensure within six months of employment
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Sign Language: The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to participate in sign language classes offered at TSD until reaching a level of SURVIVAL. as evaluated on the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
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Proficient signed communications skills
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One year of professional groundskeeping experience at a school, office, or similar commercial grounds
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Previous experience providing athletic field maintenance and tree and shrub care
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Previous experience using and maintaining standard groundskeeping equipment
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Application should be made to: |
Texas School for the Deaf Human Resources Office 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 512-462-5321 |
Benefits of State Employment Include: Paid State and National Holidays; Paid Sick and Vacation Leave; Paid Health Insurance Premiums; State-Paid Retirement Contributions with Vested Retirement After 5 Years; Life Insurance Coverage; Longevity Pay; Discounted Legal Services through Texas Legal Protection Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Direct Deposit; Training Opportunities; and many other optional coverages including Dental Plan; Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Plans; and TexFlex Spending Account.