Fall 2026 | Student Worker - Grounds Maintenance Assistant

Position Overview

Join the Round Rock Campus Grounds Maintenance team and gain practical experience caring for campus landscapes. Under the direction of grounds staff, assist with routine grounds maintenance, litter removal, plant care, and event support. Training will be provided for assigned tasks. Operate powered equipment only after training and supervisor authorization.

Key Responsibilities

· Campus & Turf Maintenance: Pick up litter, empty trash receptacles, sweep or blow walkways and parking areas, rake leaves, and mow assigned turf. Use push, riding, or zero-turn mowers only after training and authorization for the specific equipment.

· Trimming & Edging: Use line trimmers, edgers, and other assigned equipment after training and authorization to maintain turf borders and landscape edges.

· Landscape & Plant Care: Assist with planting, bed preparation, mulching, watering, and routine plant care. Perform basic pruning with approved hand tools under staff direction and assist with collecting and moving landscape debris.

· Irrigation & Equipment: Observe irrigation operation and report leaks, damaged components, and coverage concerns. Make basic sprinkler adjustments only as directed and after training. Clean tools, perform trained pre-use checks, and report defects. Refer irrigation and equipment repairs to grounds staff.

· Administrative & Safety: Record assigned work and hours in university systems as directed, using authorized access after training. Follow safety instructions, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), and promptly report hazards, injuries, and equipment concerns.

· Special Events & Weather Response: Assist with campus event setup and cleanup. Apply sand or de-icing materials only when assigned, trained, and authorized. Weather-related work schedules and any expectations during campus closures will be communicated by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

· Currently enrolled at Texas State University.

· Willingness and ability to learn safe use of assigned hand tools and powered grounds equipment, follow training, and use required PPE.

· Ability to perform outdoor grounds tasks involving walking, standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Follow safe lifting procedures and request assistance or appropriate equipment when needed. Work outdoors in varying weather conditions under established safety procedures.

· Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work reliably both independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team.

· Basic computer skills and willingness to learn university timekeeping and work-record systems.

Preferred Qualifications

· Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, gardening, or outdoor maintenance.

· Basic knowledge of plant care, plant identification, or irrigation systems.