Groundskeeper III

## Description
The position of Groundskeeper Level III maintains the landscape, grounds, and parking lots of Midland College as per instructions.

• Operate grounds equipment and tools in order to maintain campus grounds and parking lots
• Performance of basic maintenance and cleaning will be required to keep the equipment and tools functional
• 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

## Qualifications
**Required Qualifications:**

• One year of experience with ground maintenance, to include installation and/or repair of irrigation systems
• Have working experience with grounds maintenance equipment and tools, ex: edger, trimmer, blower, mowers (push and riding), chainsaw, and tractors
• Ability to lift or move up to 75 pounds
• Ability to operate motorized equipment and climb ladders
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, good driving record, and be insurable on Midland College’s insurance policy

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Texas Licensed Irrigator
• Texas Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor
• Master Gardener Certificate
• Pest Control License (TDA or Structural)

**Physical Demands:**

• Must be able to lift or move up to 75 pounds
• Operate motorized equipment
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Use of manual dexterity
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Work will be primarily outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Some days (due to weather) duties will be performed indoors
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move or drive to other locations on and off campus
• The person in this position frequently communicates with others verbally and electronically; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus