Grounds Technician II
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45094
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LSC-CyFair
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Commitment to Mission
At Lone Star College System, every employee contributes to our mission of providing transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Guided by our vision to lead higher education through high-quality, affordable, and innovative learning opportunities, employees are expected to exemplify professionalism, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Through our One LSC Philosophy , we deliver excellent and uniform customer service, providing consistent information, and uniformly helping every student regardless of physical location, modality, college, campus, center, or medium.
This commitment supports Lone Star College System's strategic goals:
- Opportunity through financial resilience
- Leading in academic excellence
- Strength in culture and talent development
- Connections through bridges of prosperity
Great Colleges to Work For®
Lone Star College System is proud to be recognized as a Great Colleges to Work For® institution by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating an organizational culture where employees are valued, supported, and empowered.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-CyFair
With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College System provides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. The two-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today, offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.
Lone Star College System has eight main campuses and more than 20 locations in the Houston area. Learn more at LoneStar.edu .
Located in suburban northwest Houston, in the heart of the Cy-Fair Community, Lone Star College-CyFair offers a full range of programs, including unique offerings in fire science technology, logistics management, and sonography. Since opening its award-winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth, supporting an exciting learning environment that combines state-of-the-art technology with active, collaborative learning.
The address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. All applicants must reside in Texas.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Grounds Technician II provides advice and council to grounds crew employees on a day-to-day basis. Assists Leadership with scheduling and assigning employees. Performs basic grounds and landscaping maintenance using power driven tools and equipment, such as: mower, edger, power clippers, and vacuum/blower devices. Conducts general preventive/periodic maintenance of power equipment and tools. Performs external pest control of property. Work is performed with little supervision. Assist with schedules and assigns grounds maintenance activities related to the college campus exterior, parking lots and grounds.
This role works collaboratively across LSC campuses on special projects, recommend process improvement, and implement best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and installation of irrigation systems, as well as miscellaneous repairs to equipment and devices
- Maintains landscaping and grounds of one or multiple Lone Star College campus(s). Using a riding power mower, mows, fertilize shrubs, trees and edges the lawn; Blows all sidewalks and parking areas to clear leaves, grass, etc.
- Performs landscape general labor for planting
- Routinely sprays insecticides, treats plants and trees for disease or insect infestation
- Assists in scheduling and assigning work of grounds crew. May assume supervisory duties in absence of manager
- Works collaboratively across LSC campuses on special projects, evaluate business strategies, recommend process improvement, and implement best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional units
- Provide directions to outside contractors performing ground services
- Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Must be able to understand and follow directions given orally
- Physically capable of performing heavy lifting (50 pounds) and labor intensive work associated with grounds maintenance
- Capable of safely operating powered equipment, such as: riding mower, brush hog, tractor; and be able to determine which equipment to use for a particular purpose
- Knowledge of grounds keeping equipment experience
- Ability to read and understand blueprints
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
- Ability to perform labor intensive work associated with grounds maintenance
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes general grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, blowers, etc.
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed primarily outdoors. Exposure to normal atmospheric conditions, dirt, dust, weather variables, etc. Lifting, trip hazard, and power tools/equipment safety precautions must be observed as necessary to carry out the duties of this position
- May regularly travel to different LSC locations
- May be fully reassigned to other LSC locations if necessary
- May need to work weekends and untraditional hours if necessary
- This position is classified as an essential employee, which means the individual may be required to report to work during college closures or emergencies to support recovery and reopening efforts.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have valid Texas driver's license and be eligible for insurance coverage
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree or higher
- Experience in local terrain and climate horticulture
- TCEQ Irrigation Technician Certification, Landscape irrigator License, or equivalent certification
- Current Certified Applicator License from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Salary
Hiring salary range is: $38,761 - $44,575
Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.
Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:
- Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
- If the position was full time or part time
- If the position was paid or unpaid
- Level of degree completed including date earned.
- Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree
Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.
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How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
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If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.
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More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.