Groundskeeper I - Military veterans preferred

Description:

Texas Biomed is searching for a Groundskeeper I to support our Facilities team. This position performs roads and grounds maintenance including grass cutting, weed-whacking, edging and mulching, minor asphalt and road repairs, and other groundskeeping activities that enhance our campus.

The Role:

• Operates roads/grounds equipment such as tractor with shredder, walk behind mowers, weed eaters, and backhoe.
• Mixes and sprays or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Performs tree trimming, shrub pruning, collecting and disposal of broken tree limbs and mulching planter beds.
• Maintains and repairs tools, equipment and structures such as buildings and fences using hand and power tools.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Must have valid driver's license and meet Texas Biomed driving standards.
• Requires two or more years of job specific experience. Experience operating a variety of power tools, hand tools, tractors/shredders, backhoes, weed-eaters, and walk-behind mowers.
• Prefer capability in carpentry, basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance and repair.

OTHER:

This position operates on a rotating 10 hour/4-day work schedule. Working hours are 7am to 6pm with 3-day weekends. Occasional weekend work, holidays and overtime will be required.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive pay and career development opportunities
• 7% Employer funded retirement contribution starting day one
• Full insurance benefits
• Holidays, PTO and a paid week off in the last week of December
• 10 hour/4-day work schedule, with 3-day weekends
• We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging!

Who We Are:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Requirements:

Texas Biomedical Research Institute provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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