Kedra Carr – Groundskeeper 1, Plant Operations
By Cydney Rax, Plant Operations Department
 Kedra Carr started working at UH in the
grounds department in May 2008. As
groundskeeper, her daily duties consist of
maintaining the lawns of the entire campus
and making sure the grounds look neat and
attractive. Her workday begins bright and
early. “At six in the morning we gas up,
grease the machines, and check the oil. But
by six-fifteen, we’re out the door and keep
at it until it’s time for lunch or break.”
Kedra loves being outdoors and feels a
groundskeeping job is an enjoyable
occupation for anyone who prefers to be
outside. As far as what she likes most about
her work, she said, “There’s always
something to do, it’s never boring. The work
maintains my attention and keeps me
focused.” Her department is accustomed to
performing duties in all kinds of weather
and provides employees with jackets and
coats to deal with the elements. “There’s
really no excuse [not to be out working]
unless it’s thundering and lightning.”
As far as what is her greatest work
challenge, Kedra said she has to pay strict
attention to what she’s doing because
anything can happen. “You have to make sure
and not damage [or run into] anything like
equipment, UH property, or students. When we
mow, we can’t control what’s underneath the
Kubota machine, so we must be careful.”
In addition, Kedra said she must take care
to maintain the most important areas of
campus such as Entrance 14, outside Ezekiel
Cullen, and the area surrounding Optometry
and the Campus Recreation and Wellness
Center.
When she’s not at work, Kedra enjoys bowling
and track and field. As a matter of fact,
she spends time training her nieces and
nephews through Track Houston, which is a
summer track team. Whether she’s at work, or
at play, it sounds as if Kedra truly loves
the outdoors.
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