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About the Role

The Landscape Services Technician supports the Facilities Management Department by performing skilled craftwork in landscaping, ensuring the efficient operation and stewardship of Dallas College's physical assets across approximately 5,000,000 sq. ft. of space and over 1400 acres.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine maintenance needs.
• Determine causes of operating errors and solve issues.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain landscaping with accuracy and speed.
• Create effective working relationships with employees.
• Recognize and observe safety and security procedures, report unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Utilize computer technology to access data and communicate with others.
• Maintain written equipment maintenance records.
• Communicate with individuals internal/external within the Dallas College Community.
• Maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College.
• Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance using hand tools and equipment.
• Plant, trim, lay sod, water, and mow to maintain college grounds and equipment.
• Operate light to moderately heavy equipment for landscape maintenance.
• Plant and transplant trees, shrubs, and flowers; sod grass, plant seed, pull weeds, and spray fertilizer and insecticides.
• Report equipment repair problems to the Facility Manager.
• Pick up litter on campus pavement and grounds.
• Ensure high-quality landscaping maintenance across all Dallas College locations.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Collaborate with facilities teammates to provide customer service and safe grounds.
• Assist other facilities management teams as required.
• Complete required Dallas College Professional Development training hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Ability to work extended hours including nights and weekends.
• Current and valid Texas driver’s license required for offsite travel.
• Subject to a criminal background check.
• Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.

Skills

• Routine maintenance on equipment
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing operating errors
• Maintaining landscaping
• Creating effective working relationships
• Observing safety and security procedures
• Analyzing information and problem-solving
• Utilizing computer technology
• Maintaining written equipment maintenance records
• Customer service
• Maintaining security and integrity of critical infrastructure
• Operating landscaping equipment
• Planting, trimming, sod laying, watering, mowing
• Planting and transplanting trees, shrubs, and flowers
• Sodding grass, planting seed, pulling weeds, spraying fertilizer and insecticides
• Litter control

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Staff
• On-site
• Hybrid (potential after six months)

Experience Level

• Two (2) years related experience

Salary/Compensations

• $23.78 Hourly

About the Company

• Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students since 1965.
• Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, it is one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.
• The college strives to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything it does.
• Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees.
• The Dallas College workforce and the diverse talent that stems from it are directly linked to its success.

Equal Opportunity

• Dallas College is 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.