Major/Essential Functions
- Maintain all aspects of grounds, including turf, irrigation systems, fences, trees, shrubs, ground covers,
flowerbeds, walkways, and hardscapes. - Drive, maneuver, and service vehicles and equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
- Advise foreperson of project status and operational problems.
- This is an essential personnel position. You will need to be available for on-call duty for emergency maintenance or to assist in campus preparation due to inclement weather or hazardous weather conditions.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, levers, and depress pedals to operate machines such as bulldozers, trench, excavators, road graders, and backhoes.
- Utilize proper safety equipment and techniques to prevent personal injury and property damage and comply with the grounds maintenance safety program to include all safety and health rules, regulations, and operating policies and procedures.
- Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Basis
Hourly
Schedule Details
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Work Location
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years experience in landscaping field
- Current Drivers License
Department
Grounds Maintenance
Job Type
Full Time
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
No previous experience or education required.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Safety Information
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
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.
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.
Job Family
Facilities Operations
Job Sub Family
Grounds Management
Hourly Pay Range
$14.04 - $18.27 - $22.45