Landscape Services Technician II
Dallas College - Mesquite, TX
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Weekly Work Hours 40 Compensation Range N03-Hourly Hourly Rate $22.06 Hourly FLSA United States of America (Non-Exempt) Position Type Staff Position Summary The"¯Dallas College"¯Facilities"¯Management"¯Department supports the facility needs for"¯Dallas College"¯while providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of the"¯College's physical assets."¯The Facilities Management Department is responsible for"¯approximately 5,000,000 sq."¯ft."¯of physical space and over 1400 acres of land, located across multiple locations in Dallas County."¯The position of"¯Landscape Services"¯Technician supports"¯that effort through the performance of skilled craftwork in the"¯landscaping"¯trade. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Able to perform routine maintenance on equipment and"¯determine"¯when and what kind of maintenance is needed. * Ability to"¯determine"¯causes of"¯operating"¯errors and decide how to complete and solve the issue. * Ability to work with colleagues and troubleshoot, diagnose, and"¯maintain"¯landscaping"¯with accuracy and speed, ability to create effective working relationships with"¯employees. * Able to recognize and"¯observe"¯all safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly. * Demonstrates"¯the"¯ability to analyze information and"¯evaluate"¯results to choose the best solution and solve problems. * Ability"¯to"¯utilize"¯computer technology to access data and communicate with others. * Ability"¯to"¯maintain"¯written equipment maintenance records. * The ability"¯to communicate with individuals internal/external within the Dallas College Community. * Strong knowledge and experience"¯providing"¯effective customer service. Physical Requirements Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending over,"¯stooping, twisting, talking, hearing, climbing ladders, using stairs, reaching overhead, crouching,"¯kneeling,"¯or crawling. Pushing or pulling 10-50"¯lbs., lifting 10-80"¯lbs., carrying 10-50"¯lbs., repetitive use of arms and legs, driving, balancing, manual dexterity-fine manipulation or grasping."¯May require working in adverse weather conditions."¯"¯Requires in-person interaction and coordination of work with other employees, students, external clients, partners or customers and/or immediate access to equipment, documents, or other information located only in a College workspace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications * Two (2) years related experience. * Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday including nights and weekends. * Current and valid Texas driver's license required for offsite travel. * Bilingual preferred. * Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. * Key Responsibilities * Responsible for landscaping and"¯maintaining"¯grounds using hand powered tools and/or equipment. * Performs a variety of tasks such as planting, trimming, sod laying, watering, and mowing, to maintain the areas around the college buildings, facilities and maintain"¯landscaping equipment. * Operates a variety of light to moderately heavy equipment used in landscape maintenance"¯activities including"¯trimming, mowing, watering grass and shrubs, pruning and"¯maintaining"¯grounds. * Plant and"¯transplant"¯trees,"¯shrubs,"¯and flowers; sods grass, plants seed,"¯pull"¯weeds and spray fertilizer"¯and insecticides. * Report equipment repair problems to the Facility Manager. * Picks up litter on the campus pavement and grounds area. * Ensures the highest quality of"¯landscaping"¯maintenance"¯work across all Dallas College locations"¯and performs"¯routine"¯landscaping functions"¯such as mowing, edging, and litter control. * Maintains"¯assigned equipment. * Works with other"¯facilities teammates"¯to ensure the highest level of customer service and"¯provides"¯safe and healthy"¯grounds"¯for Dallas College students, faculty, and staff. * Assists"¯other facilities management teams as"¯required. * Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. * Performs"¯other"¯duties"¯as"¯assigned. The intent of this job description is to"¯provide"¯a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any"¯particular position."¯ Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance. About Us Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. Applications Deadline
Created: 2025-01-11