TJJD - GROUNDSKEEPER II - (GNS) - 58884

HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms available at : http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job= 00056729 &tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx . You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers): and can be submitted via email to: [email protected] . Apply via Email to [email protected] . Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov . Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs grounds maintenance work involving caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas of buildings, and maintaining and caring for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipmen t . ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Mows and trims grass. Prepares ground for planting. Trims, waters, removes, and plants trees, flowers, and shrubs. Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning shears . Removes dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds. Cleans groundskeeping tools , equipment, and supplies. services, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on groundskeeping equipment. Drives trucks to pick up or haul materials, supplies, and dirt. Mixes, sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Inspects for pests and diseases and takes steps for their eradication. Facilitates the set-up of events on the grounds. Paint various locations and items on campus. Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time. Performs related work as assigned. GROUNDSKEEPER II: Performs moderately complex journey-level) grounds and building maintenance work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently than the previous levels, and they may routinely assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity. Employees at this level may : • Repair and perform preventive maintenance work on fountains, planters, parking lots, driveways, roads, fences, and sidewalks. • Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. • Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. • Facilitate the set-up of events on the grounds. • Conduct minor facility and equipment repairs and installations HOW TO APPLY Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms available at : http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003) Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028) Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975) Authorization to Release Information (HR-074) Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position. Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job= 00056729 &tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx . You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers): and can be submitted via email to: [email protected] . Apply via Email to [email protected] . Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). PLEASE NOTE Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information. Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications. BENEFITS State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov . Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty. GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs grounds maintenance work involving caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds, gardens, and exterior areas of buildings, and maintaining and caring for groundskeeping tools, supplies, and equipmen t . ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Mows and trims grass. Prepares ground for planting. Trims, waters, removes, and plants trees, flowers, and shrubs. Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning shears . Removes dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds. Cleans groundskeeping tools , equipment, and supplies. services, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on groundskeeping equipment. Drives trucks to pick up or haul materials, supplies, and dirt. Mixes, sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Inspects for pests and diseases and takes steps for their eradication. Facilitates the set-up of events on the grounds. Paint various locations and items on campus. Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time. Performs related work as assigned. GROUNDSKEEPER II: Performs moderately complex journey-level) grounds and building maintenance work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently than the previous levels, and they may routinely assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity. Employees at this level may : • Repair and perform preventive maintenance work on fountains, planters, parking lots, driveways, roads, fences, and sidewalks. • Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. • Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs. • Facilitate the set-up of events on the grounds. • Conduct minor facility and equipment repairs and installations %0A MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS %0A High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year e xperience in groundskeeping work. %0A This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. %0A REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE %0A REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER%27S LICENSE %0A %0A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES %0A Knowledge of: %0A · Planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grasses %0A · Skill in the use of groundskeeping hand and tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-powered equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots. %0A · Ability to maintain and care for hand tools, power tools and equipment. %0A · Knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides %0A · Knowledge of the use and operation of hand tools, power tools and equipment. %0A · Ability to detect disease in trees, shrubbery, flowers and grasses %0A %0A PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS %0A The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. %0A Analyzing %0A Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing %0A Ability to see %0A Ability to hear (with aid) %0A Ability to perform tactile discernment %0A Identify colors %0A Depth perception %0A Operate motor equipment %0A Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over %0A Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over %0A Climbing ladders %0A Climbing stairs %0A Pulling %0A Pushing %0A Repeated bending %0A Reaching above shoulder %0A Dual simultaneous grasping %0A Finger/manual dexterity %0A Walking %0A Standing %0A Sitting %0A Crawling %0A Twisting %0A Kneeling %0A Stooping %0A %0A VETERANS %0A In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application. %0A %0A Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/ , https://www.onetonline.org/ , or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. %0A %0A Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Maintenance MOS Codes. %0A %0A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION %0A If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. %0A %0A Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. %0A %0A Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en ), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Job page and selecting My Submissions. %0A %0A Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. %0A %0A AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER %0A The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. %0A MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS %0A High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year e xperience in groundskeeping work. %0A This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency. %0A REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE %0A REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER%27S LICENSE %0A %0A KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES %0A Knowledge of: %0A · Planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grasses %0A · Skill in the use of groundskeeping hand and tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-powered equipment, and in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and parking lots. %0A · Ability to maintain and care for hand tools, power tools and equipment. %0A · Knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides %0A · Knowledge of the use and operation of hand tools, power tools and equipment. %0A · Ability to detect disease in trees, shrubbery, flowers and grasses %0A %0A PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS %0A The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. %0A Analyzing %0A Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing %0A Ability to see %0A Ability to hear (with aid) %0A Ability to perform tactile discernment %0A Identify colors %0A Depth perception %0A Operate motor equipment %0A Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over %0A Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over %0A Climbing ladders %0A Climbing stairs %0A Pulling %0A Pushing %0A Repeated bending %0A Reaching above shoulder %0A Dual simultaneous grasping %0A Finger/manual dexterity %0A Walking %0A Standing %0A Sitting %0A Crawling %0A Twisting %0A Kneeling %0A Stooping %0A %0A VETERANS %0A In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application. %0A %0A Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/ , https://www.onetonline.org/ , or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets. %0A %0A Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Maintenance MOS Codes. %0A %0A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION %0A If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. %0A %0A Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. %0A %0A Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center ( https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en ), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Job page and selecting My Submissions. %0A %0A Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. %0A %0A AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER %0A The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

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