The position of Groundskeeper Level I maintains the landscape, grounds, and parking lots of Midland College as assigned.

Ability to operate various types of equipment and tools, including lawnmowers (push and riding), trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, tractors, and other landscaping equipment
Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping
Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments
Knowledge of landscaping techniques and processes
Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds at a time
Ability to climb ladders
Excellent time management skills
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous landscaping experience

Mows, trims weeds, and rakes leaves
Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area
Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges
Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs
Plants trees and prunes them when necessary
Cuts and removes trees as needed
Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed
Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and tools
Operate grounds equipment and tools in order to maintain campus grounds and parking lots
This position requires strict adherence to all College safety policies and procedures
Assist Set-Up Custodian with set-up arrangements for College functions as needed
Other duties as assigned

Prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders and kneeling
Must be physically able to operate landscaping equipment and tools, including power equipment, hand tools, drive tractors, vehicles, and riding lawnmowers
Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds at a time
Use of manual dexterity
The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions

All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.

All documents must be electronically submitted through the Midland College Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Documents that must be submitted online: Completed online application.
If a specified closing date is not listed on the posting, there is a required minimum posting period of five business days.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Midland College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the College does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.