Gardener/Groundskeeper Jobs

Gardeners employ specialized skills to support all TJC Campuses and associated work spaces in and around East Texas. This position implements detailed landscaping plans laid out by the Supervisor of Grounds and Landscaping.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES
General Responsibilities

• Upkeep of campus lawns and gardens which may include: mowing, edging, weeding, planting, fertilizing, seeding and trimming.

• Picks up and disposes of litter.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes and weeds flower beds and plant areas.

• Maintains flowers, bushes, trees and shrubs.

• Implements detailed landscaping plans.

• Plants and propagates bedding plants.

• May operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and equipment, as appropriate to the position.

• May assist with snow and ice removal activities.

• May irrigate, mow, rake, trim and stripe athletic fields.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of trees, flowers, and woody plants.

• Ability to use hand and power tool applicable to position.

• Skill in interpreting and completing landscape plans.

• Knowledge of fertilizer and pesticide applications.

• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.

• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.

• Ability to stand, walk and/or shift continuously to perform essential job functions for an 8-hour work schedule with appropriate breaks.

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QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Ability to read and write English. Bilingual is desirable but not required.

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Required Experience
1-3 years’ experience required
Travel
Must have a current valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record.
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General Expectations, Working conditions and Physical Activity

• Work involves almost constant exposure to outside elements which may include: heat, cold, dirt, dust, lawn equipment fumes: i.e.: emissions, chemicals: i.e.: lawn and plant fertilizers, smoke and/or loud noises

• Extensive physical activity which may include, heavy lifting, pushing or pulling objects over 50 pounds,

• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

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NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.

Job Type: Full-time