COTA Grounds Landscaper

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater.
Job Description:
The COTA Grounds Landscaper performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of COTA's Campus grounds and landscapes, which includes the operation of electrically powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. The Landscaper also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed. Additionally, the Landscaper assists as needed to: changes light bulbs, paints walls, woodwork, furniture, and equipment, makes minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs, delivers supplies, materials, and equipment as needed, retrieves and documents transfer of accountability of surplus property, provides custodial services, etc.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The position requires the use of power equipment, small to large maintenance equipment, as well as large machinery.
This is a Full-Time on Campus position, Monday through Friday with weekends as needed.
Requirements
Requirements & Essential Functions:

• Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns and turf, as well as inside flowers and cuttings used in transplanting; inspecting plant materials for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage and identifying replacements; transplanting, pruning, trimming, and cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers; and storing and caring for bulbs and cuttings in the winter season.
• Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks, and buildings; weeding, thinning, and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems.
• Provides a record of grounds and landscape watering and chemical spraying by keeping daily logs of areas watered and duration of watering and the application of chemicals, including areas sprayed, amount and type of chemicals used, substances sprayed and reason, and the wind speed and direction at time of spraying.
• Performs campus-wide general maintenance and repairs by installing, removing, repairing, and maintaining landscape lighting, parking meters, signs, cables, chains, barricades, gates, bicycle racks, feeders, posts, fences, and rock walls; and repairing streets, parking lots, and omni turf, as applicable.
• Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, utility hole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, parking lots, tunnels, and transporting the trash to designated central collection points daily.
• Reduces the likelihood for the spread of diseases and unsightly appearance of trash containers in public areas by emptying, cleaning, and disinfecting trash and cigarette receptacles on a regular basis, and removing, repairing, and installing trash and cigarette receptacles on COTA's property on an as needed basis.
• Assists in preventing accidents resulting from snow- or ice-covered walkways by removing mowing decks and installing snow removal equipment on riding mowers and tractors; operating snow blowers, tractors or mowers with blades and using shovels to remove snow and spread sand, chat, and salt on snow- or ice-covered surfaces.
• Prepares outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations and, if applicable, painting and marking athletic fields, moving bleachers, and seating, and erecting portable goals or other athletic equipment.
• Applies chemicals used in groundskeeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture) properly and safely by wearing prescribed protective clothing, masks, and/or rubber gloves and boots, following either written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use, and disposing of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use.
• Safely operates light vehicles such as pick-up trucks, tractors, street sweepers or riding mowers and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other groundskeeping equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing.
• Ensures that ground maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment, and machines within reasonable capabilities.
• Performs delivery services by identifying supplies, materials, and equipment to be delivered from invoices or order forms, safely loading items on the delivery vehicle, safeguarding items during transit, delivering items to the correct department, and obtaining the appropriate signature for the receipt of the delivered items.
• Assists with management and accountability of surplus property items by retrieving surplus property items as directed, recording the transfer of accountability for the items, and returning the surplus property items to the COTA's warehouse(s).
• Performs custodial services following established procedures and guidelines in buildings, classrooms, offices, lavatories, restrooms, etc. including their furnishings, using manual tools and powered machines.
• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Contributes to the overall success of the campus by performing all other related duties as assigned.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and practices, such as, OSHA, and others.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials common to the building and grounds environment.
• The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions.
• Able to follow directions for the proper mixture, use, and disposal/storage of cleaners, solvents, chemicals, fertilizers, and comparable products used in groundskeeping (landscaping)is required.
• Skilled in the proper operation and maintenance of ground maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery is required.
• Ability to work independently.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
• Ability to manage appropriate steps to get projects completed; has strong abilities to organize people and processes; can create a plan for resourceful workflow.
• Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• At least 3 years' experience.
• Associate degree from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Valid Drivers' License preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.

Physical Demand & Work Environments:

• Ability to stand, sit, use of hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skill.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.
• This job description is generic in nature but describes the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Salary Description
$18.00 / hour