Grounds Technician – Project Team Crew

45797BR
Grounds Maintenance

Position
Description
Performs manual work in the operation of heavy, medium, and light mobile equipment, and the maintenance of all such
equipment pertaining to assigned area. Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations
are responsibilities of all employees.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to
serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home
to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech’s 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home
to one of the country’s largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of
Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the
values of West Texas – hard work, grit and authenticity – the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their
communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that
compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been
a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider
family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

• Assist in installation and
  maintenance of signs, barricades, fences and irrigation systems, including digging lines, replacing heads and valves.
• Provide proper
  upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features.
• Perform related work as
  required.
• Report hazards such as broken limbs, uneven walks, holes in turf areas, broken benches, etc. Erects barricades around
  hazard areas.
• Mow, edge and trim turf areas, collect debris daily, weed planting beds, water trees, shrubs, flowers and turf areas,
  spread sand, remove snow and ice from walkways.
• Plants trees, shrubs, ground cover an annual flowers, using proper horticultural
  techniques.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.

Required
Qualifications
Eighth grade education or equivalent plus two years related experience in the operation of medium mobile equipment.
Commercial drivers license or willingness to obtain such a license. Additional job related experience may substitute on a year-by-year basis
for required education as long as applicant possesses desired reading and writing skills.

This position requires eligibility to drive
TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred
Qualifications

• Commercial driver’s license preferred, ability to obtain CDL within time limitation.
• Ability to understand
  and follow both oral and written instructions.

Pay Range
$14.04 – $18.27 – $22.45

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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