San Jacinto College Central Pasadena Campus is seeking to hire an experienced Facilities Groundskeeper to help maintain the Central Campus. The person in charge of Facilities Groundskeeping will be under the direction of the District Supervisor, Grounds & Logistics Division and is expected to provide customer service to college by carrying out facilities services’ activities at all college locations as directed providing logistical support, construction activities, housekeeping services, landscape maintenance, transportation services and other related tasks as directed.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Basic moves of furniture, equipment and/or items required for college business operations
- Basic landscape maintenance duties: mow, trim, sweep/blow clippings, plant, and mulch
- Inspect and perform basic preventive maintenance to college tools, equipment, facilities and vehicles
- Basic cleaning and maintenance of college facilities and grounds
- Collect auction items, as well as, stored material and equipment
- Perform facilities preparation/set-ups for College events
- Replace damaged or stained ceiling tiles
- Discuss requested work and follow-up completed tasks with customers
- Assist craft work (plumber, HVAC, electrician, carpenter, painter, irrigation system tech)
- Serves as team member of Facilities Services emergency planning and response team responding to major interruptions of College services.
Additional Job Functions:
- Block/direct traffic for special events
- Safely operate forklift and other equipment including but not limited to tractors and lifts
- Pick up trash on campus when encountered during the course of daily duties; this include fallen or broken branches
- Communication via phone calls in a timely manner
- Make minor Asphalt repairs
- Perform maintenance by cleaning out roof drains / gutters as needed
- Relocate, dispose and replace car stops when requested
- Remove/Install exterior signage
- Ability to work at assigned college location completing work orders as scheduled.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in order to receive instructions and training on equipment.
Benefits:
- We offer competitive benefits at reasonable costs through the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K and more
- Holidays off
- San Jacinto College (SJC) offers a variety of voluntary retirement programs [403(b) and 457(b)] for its employees.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 2 years Facilities Groundskeeping Experience preferred
- Valid Texas Driver’s license
Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant individually. If your qualifications meet the requirements for the position, and you are selected for an interview, we will contact you
EOE: The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.