Job Family Group: Staff Department/Office: Groundskeeping Time Type: Full time Compensation: $17.00-$21.17 Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education. Exemption Status: Exempt Job Description: Performs relatively simple, semi-skilled duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the university grounds and/or property. This is a temporary position intended to support seasonal and operational grounds maintenance needs. Temporary employees may be considered for future regular employment opportunities based on departmental needs, qualifications, and performance. JOB DUTIES Operates commercial grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, including mowers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, and utility vehicles, to perform campus landscape maintenance safely and efficiently. Picks up campus litter and empties trash receptacles. Occasionally performs general maintenance such as landscape installations, basic constructions, and power washing of university property, etc. Mulches landscape beds and assists with planting, watering, weeding, and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers, turf, and groundcover. Cleans parking garages and parking lots. Assists with emergency response activities including storm debris removal, unclogging drainage systems, ice mitigation, and cleanup following severe weather events. May assist other Grounds, Facilities Operations, or University departments with routine operational support activities including event setup and breakdown, furniture moving, warehouse support, material handling, and related tasks. ADDITIONAL DUTIES Operates, cleans, inspects, and performs preventive maintenance on grounds equipment and vehicles, including routine greasing and fluid checks. Follows departmental and University safety procedures and properly utilizes required personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing assigned duties. Reports unsafe conditions, equipment damage, accidents, and campus property concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. Collaborates effectively with colleagues, demonstrating teamwork, professionalism, integrity, and effective problem-solving during routine and emergency situations. Maintaining satisfactory attendance and availability is an essential function of this position, including working all scheduled hours as assigned by the supervisor, scheduled or emergency overtime, and reporting to work during emergency situations, adverse weather conditions, or University closures when designated as essential personnel. Complies with University policies, procedures, and guidelines and performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Required: Less than High School Diploma. Preferred: High School Diploma or GED. EXPERIENCE Required: None. Preferred: One year of general lawn care experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Preferred: Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in all work performed. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and members of the campus community; Spanish-English bilingual skills preferred. Works effectively and cooperatively as part of a team in support of departmental and University goals and providing excellent service to the campus community. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Maintains reliable attendance and punctuality and demonstrates a strong commitment to assigned responsibilities. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required: ● Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and have a good driving history. ● May not have more than two moving violations in a three-year period. OTHER REQUIREMENTS ● All jobs require a current Criminal Background Check (CBC). ● Must be able to pass a physical examination. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibility. Trinity University aims to attract an efficient, dedicated staff whose talents will continue to grow the University as an exceptional place to study and work. Don't see a job opening of interest? Introduce Yourself! Trinity University will post non-exempt staff positions for at least 5 business days and exempt staff positions for at least 10 business days. Faculty positions will remain open until filled. Postings may be extended if a sufficient number of qualified applications has not been received. Trinity University reserves the right to close a posting if a suitable applicant pool has been received and to withdraw or close postings at any time during the posting period. Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws. Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran Trinity prohibits harassment and discrimination based on protected status , including sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. Any person may report discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct online or by contacting Interim Trinity's Title IX Coordinator, Michaela Postell. You may also report in person or by mail addressed to her at One Trinity Place, Northrup Hall 210, San Antonio, TX 78212.

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