Lubbock

37396BR

Grounds Maintenance

Position Description

Performs responsible, specialized duties within a unit of a department. Responsibilities include activities which require knowledge of departmental procedures. Employee performance is based upon a review of completed work and overall results obtained. May supervise clerical employees.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing and maintaining interior plants for all contracted departments. Assists in the coordination of the annual programs and events. Including the campus plant maintenance program.
• Responsible for billing, estimating costs for accounts, recommendations of plant materials to utilize, and maintaining greenhouse.
• Maintains a professional and personal appearance. Performs related work as required.

Required Qualifications

High school plus 3 years experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to learn practices; materials; tools and machines used for propagating; growing and caring for indoor plants and flowers.
• Previous nursery or greenhouse experience High school graduate.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

• As directed by supervisor

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Optional Attachments

Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

15.00

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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

6:00am-3:00pm

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Office and Admn Wkrs All Other

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.