What are the responsibilities and job description for the TJJD - Groundskeeper II - (BWD) - 57062 position at Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
PLEASE NOTE
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Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.
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BENEFITS
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Performs grounds maintenance work involving caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas of
buildings, and maintaining and caring for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Mows and trims grass. Prepares ground for planting. Trims, waters, removes, and plants trees, flowers, and shrubs. Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning shears. Removes dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds. Cleans groundskeeping tools, equipment, and supplies. services, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on groundskeeping equipment. Drives trucks to pick up or haul materials, supplies, and dirt. Mixes, sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Inspects for pests and diseases and takes steps for their eradication. Facilitates the set-up of events on the grounds. Paint various locations and items on campus. Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time. Performs related work as assigned.
GROUNDSKEEPER II: Performs moderately complex journey-level) grounds and building maintenance work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently than the previous levels, and they may routinely assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity.
Employees at this level may:
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance work on fountains, planters, parking lots, driveways, roads, fences, and sidewalks.
• Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs.
• Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs.
• Facilitate the set-up of events on the grounds.
• Conduct minor facility and equipment repairs and installations
Salary : $30,910