What are the responsibilities and job description for the TJJD - GROUNDSKEEPER II - (GNS) - 58884 position at Texas Juvenile Justice Department?
Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058884
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
HOW TO APPLYComplete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careersTJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00056729tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers):and can be submitted via email to: HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov.Apply via Email to HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).PLEASE NOTEYour job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisorand#8217;s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.BENEFITSState 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 ADD 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 DESCRIPTIONPerforms grounds maintenance work involving caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas ofbuildings, and maintaining and caring for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMows 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 main enance 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: and#8226; Repair and perform preventive maintenance work on fountains, planters, parking lots, driveways, roads, fences, and sidewalks. and#8226;Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. and#8226; Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. and#8226; Facilitate the set-up of events on the grounds. and#8226; Conduct minor facility and equipment repairs and installations
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in groundskeeping work.
This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE
REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of:
Planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grasses
Skill in the use of groundskeeping hand and tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-powered equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots.
Ability to maintain and care for hand tools, power tools and equipment.
Knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides
Knowledge of the use and operation of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
Ability to detect disease in trees, shrubbery, flowers and grasses
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analyzing
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with aid)
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Identify colors
Depth perception
Operate motor equipment
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. over
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. over
Climbing ladders
Climbing stairs
Pulling
Pushing
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Dual simultaneous grasping
Finger/manual dexterity
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Crawling
Twisting
Kneeling
Stooping
VETERANS
In order to receive veterans preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.
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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
HOW TO APPLYComplete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careersTJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00056729tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers):and can be submitted via email to: HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov.Apply via Email to HRJobsgainesville@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).PLEASE NOTEYour job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month year), supervisorand#8217;s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.BENEFITSState 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 ADD 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 DESCRIPTIONPerforms grounds maintenance work involving caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas ofbuildings, and maintaining and caring for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMows 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 main enance 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: and#8226; Repair and perform preventive maintenance work on fountains, planters, parking lots, driveways, roads, fences, and sidewalks. and#8226;Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. and#8226; Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. and#8226; Facilitate the set-up of events on the grounds. and#8226; Conduct minor facility and equipment repairs and installations
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year experience in groundskeeping work.
This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE
REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge of:
Planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grasses
Skill in the use of groundskeeping hand and tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-powered equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots.
Ability to maintain and care for hand tools, power tools and equipment.
Knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides
Knowledge of the use and operation of hand tools, power tools and equipment.
Ability to detect disease in trees, shrubbery, flowers and grasses
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Analyzing
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to see
Ability to hear (with aid)
Ability to perform tactile discernment
Identify colors
Depth perception
Operate motor equipment
Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. over
Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. over
Climbing ladders
Climbing stairs
Pulling
Pushing
Repeated bending
Reaching above shoulder
Dual simultaneous grasping
Finger/manual dexterity
Walking
Standing
Sitting
Crawling
Twisting
Kneeling
Stooping
VETERANS
In order to receive veterans preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.
Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for as