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ÎçÒ¹É̵ê is currently seeking to hire a full-time Groundskeeper.  This position is responsible for assisting in the upkeep of the university grounds

Responsibilities include:

        Grounds

• Pick up trash and litter from all campus property.
• Empty outside trash receptables and dumpsters and replace trashcan liners. 
• Responsible for assisting with mowing, trimming, edging, planting, and fertilizing as necessary.
• Help maintain equipment. 

Professionalism

• Maintaining a professional image.
• Keeping the work environment neat and orderly.
• Maintaining a safe environment through adherence to all safety procedures.

Teamwork

• Work as a team player, supporting and assisting other employees.
• Identify and participate in resolution of departmental/institutional problems with continuous quality improvement as a goal.
• Enhance team effectiveness through dependability.

Customer Relations

• Make customers feel welcome and respected as individuals, treating them with courtesy and dignity.
• Exhibit appropriate behavior in customer areas.

        Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Qualifications include: 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required. Related experience may be accepted in lieu of diploma.
  • 4-12 months experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language 
• Ability to interact courteously with faculty, staff, students, and guests 
• Ability to work well with other employees
• Possess or be able to acquire proficiency in the operation of grounds maintenance equipment
• Must be flexible in work schedule. 

Physical Demands

• Considerable physical effort is required.  Must be able to stand and/or walk 90% of an 8-hour shift and lift up to 75 pounds. 
• Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions. 
• Workflow is not continuous, concentration is frequently but not constantly required. 

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed under disagreeable working conditions (exposure to cold, heat, noise, oil, water, dirt, and etc.)

Organizational Data

• This is a non-exempt position. This position does not supervise other staff.

Benefits are competitive.  ÎçÒ¹É̵ê, an accredited university affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is located 35 miles from downtown San Antonio.  For more information about TLU, consult our web site at .  Please submit an application, a resume, and the contact information for at least three professional references to:

Human Resources

ÎçÒ¹É̵ê

1000 W. Court Street

Seguin, Texas 78155

FAX: (830) 372-6409

E-mail: humanresources@tlu.edu