University of Houston Job Description

Spec, Grounds Chemical
Job Code: L7H4 Pay Plan: UHN Family: OPERATIONS FLSA: Nonexempt Pay Grade: 105 Sub Family: Maintenance
This position may be security sensitive requiring a criminal history investigation of the final candidate.
Summary
Under the general direction of the Grounds Supervisor, maintains campus landscape and grounds by applying horticultural chemicals, such as herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Applies pesticides for termite and mosquito control.
Job Duties
1. Applies necessary horticultural chemicals to provide for the care and feeding of campus plant material to include pest and fungus control, weed control, and fertilizer distribution. 2. Maintains necessary records and paperwork required by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board. 3. Maintains and regulates the chemical inventory required to perform job function. 4. Plants and cares for flower and groundcover beds and other landscape projects as directed, prunes trees and shrubs under the direction of arborist. 5. Pulls, chops, hoes and otherwise removes weeds; picks up trash, paper and debris on campus as directed., 6. Operates and maintains small power equipment, as well as large equipment to include tractors, tractor-drawn implements, and street sweeper., 7. Maintains employee departmental files and time sheets, daily vehicle fuel usage and mileage, and submits purchase requests for materials. 8. Performs duties of Grounds Supervisor in supervisor's absence. 9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education
	Requires a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or GED.
Experience
	Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.
Certification/Licensing
	Requires technical certification or licensing directly related to the job, as specified on the job posting details.
Work Complexity
	Requires a general working knowledge of a specific functional area and the ability to apply that knowledge in a structured environment. Work consists of fairly standard procedures and tasks.
Change in Knowledge
	The knowledge and/or technology used in the job changes periodically; occasional study and training is required.
Problem Solving
	Requires the collection or compilation of information or the selection of the appropriate course of action according to routine well-defined methods, procedures or practices. Basic analytical ability is required, as in the comparison of numbers and simple facts in selecting the correct action.
Impact of Decisions
Inside Department	Minor.
Outside Department	Minor.
Outside University	None.
Judgment
	Activities and decisions are somewhat routine, requiring occasional independent action and judgment.
Supervision
	No supervisory responsibility.
Customer Service
Internal Service	Provides minimal customer service
External Service	Provides minimal customer service
Environmental Conditions
Working conditions	Work involves continuous or near-continuous exposure to unpleasant elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc.
Physical Effort	Position requires moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing and/or walking for long periods of time (more than 4 hours per day).
Physical Risk	Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions, and may include the use of protective gear.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Last updated: 04-01-2024

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