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Posted: 29-Mar-26
Location: Southeast Campus, Texas
Internal Number: 494536
Title: Grounds Equipment Operator
Department: DT Physical Plant
Campus Location: Southeast Campus
Employee Classification: POP - Plant Operations
Position Type: FT - Regular
Grant Funded: No
Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $41,800
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm
Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Job Summary:
Reporting to the assigned department leader, this role is responsible for maintaining the grounds of an assigned portion of the campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Performance Requirements*
? Cuts lawns, trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls
? Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth; removes damaged leaves, branches, or twigs
? Cleans grounds and removes litter
? Plants trees and shrubs
? Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts
? Operates front-end loader and backhoe
? Makes minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mower and spreader
Service Excellence
? Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
? Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
? Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Supervision
Works under the general supervision of the assigned department leader
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
? High School diploma or GED and three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
? Skilled with operating motor driven equipment and mechanically inclined
? Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodation/EEO Statement:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
