TMD - Groundskeeper V (Camp Swift Groundskeeper V)

Job Description

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT:

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045133

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:

Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however, applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en)

Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:

TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department's Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Military membership is not required for this position.

ABOUT US:

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

Our Vision: America's premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) ground and roads maintenance work. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and roads and the maintenance of and repair of grounds keeping tools, supplies, and equipment. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORK HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and performs grounds keeping work, such as mowing and trimming grass and trimming, fertilizing, watering, removing and planting trees and shrubs.
• Oversees and/or performs the removal of dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds.
• Oversees and/or performs repair and preventive maintenance work on parking lots, roads, and sidewalks.
• Oversees and/or performs the mixing, spraying, or spreading of fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
• Oversees and/or performs the upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, or other grounds features.
• Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain-saws, electric clippers, and pruning shears.
• Services, repairs, and conducts preventive maintenance on groundskeeping equipment.
• Drives specialized equipment to maintain gravel roads.
• Drives trucks and hauls materials, supplies, and dirt.
• May assist in repairing and maintaining range structures.
• Calculates material and labor costs and orders parts and supplies.
• Maintains records on work orders or projects in online database.
• May train others.
• Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency state employee policies & procedures handbook.
• May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include on holidays and weekends.
• Performs related work as assigned

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (such as Outlook, Word, or Excel) is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years' experience in grounds keeping work is required.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• Valid driver's license is required. *The ability to obtain a Texas Driver's License will be required within first 30 days of employment. A clean driving record is required for driving state or federal vehicles to conduct agency business.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Selected candidate must pass federal security background investigation. The process includes a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and fingerprinting. New employees must complete and sign the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Form SF85. Completed forms are submitted to the OPM for the background investigations.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Military Department participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
• Upon hire with the State of Texas, males between the ages of 18 through 25 must provide proof of registration or exemption with the Selective Service. For further information, visit the Selective Service website at https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfVerification.aspx.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• planting and caring of trees, shrubbery, flowers and grass;
• fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides; and
• hand and power tools and equipment.
• maintaining and repairing gravel roads and drainage culverts

Skill in:

• verbally expressing information in a clear and concise manner;
• using grounds keeping hand tools and equipment;
• operating motorized and gas-operated equipment; and
• maintaining and repairing sidewalks and parking lots, and gravel roads.

Ability to:

• work in a military environment;
• maintain and care for hand and power tools and equipment; and
• detect diseases in plants and grasses.

PHYSICAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is typically performed in an outdoor range setting, involving standing, walking, and working with hand and power tools for extended periods of time. May be required to work and exposed to inclement weather. May lift, carry, move, and/or set up equipment and materials that weigh up to 40 pounds. Work requires periodic travel for training to locations both in and out of state. Duty hours are primarily Tuesday - Friday, 0630 - 1715 hours, but may require extended duty days if workload requires.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

If you qualify for a Military Employment Preference, it is mandatory that you provide the required documentation at the time of applying. Documentation must be provided before a Military Employment Preference can be granted.

Currently Serving U.S. Armed Forces or Texas National Guard - Statement of service memo

Veteran - DD Form 214 (or Equivalent)

Disabled Veteran - VA Civil Service Preference Letter

Spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty - Marriage certificate and verification of duty status (active duty orders, PCS orders, statement of service)

Spouse of a veteran if the spouse is the primary source of income for the household and the veteran has a total disability rating based either on having a service-connected disability with a disability rating of at least 70 percent or on individual unemployability - Marriage certificate, VA Civil Service Preference Letter indicating disability rating, and documentary proof of income

Surviving Spouse of a Veteran who has not remarried - Marriage certificate and DD Form 1300

Orphan of a Veteran who was killed during active duty - Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300

VETERANS:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the following fields or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:

United States Army: No military equivalent

United States Navy: No military equivalent

United States Coast Guard: No military equivalent

United States Marine Corps: 8000 General Service Marine

United States Air Force: No military equivalent

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Custodial.pdf

Contact TMD's Veteran's Liaison, Paul Love if you have questions at (512)782-3836 or staffingHR@military.texas.gov

The Texas Military Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or status as an individual with a disability or protected veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.