Landscape Services Technician II

Position Summary

TheDallas CollegeFacilitiesManagementDepartment supports the facility needs forDallas Collegewhile providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of theCollege's physical assets.The Facilities Management Department is responsible forapproximately 5,000,000 sq.ft.of physical space and over 1400 acres of land, located across multiple locations in Dallas County.The position ofLandscape ServicesTechnician supportsthat effort through the performance of skilled craftwork in thelandscapingtrade.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to perform routine maintenance on equipment anddeterminewhen and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Ability todeterminecauses ofoperatingerrors and decide how to complete and solve the issue.

• Ability to work with colleagues and troubleshoot, diagnose, andmaintainlandscapingwith accuracy and speed, ability to create effective working relationships withemployees.

• Able to recognize andobserveall safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.

• Demonstratestheability to analyze information andevaluateresults to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Abilitytoutilizecomputer technology to access data and communicate with others.

• Abilitytomaintainwritten equipment maintenance records.

• The abilityto communicate with individuals internal/external within the Dallas College Community.

• Strong knowledge and experienceprovidingeffective customer service.

Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending over,stooping, twisting, talking, hearing, climbing ladders, using stairs, reaching overhead, crouching,kneeling,or crawling. Pushing or pulling 10-50lbs., lifting 10-80lbs., carrying 10-50lbs., repetitive use of arms and legs, driving, balancing, manual dexterity-fine manipulation or grasping.May require working in adverse weather conditions. Requires in-person interaction and coordination of work with other employees, students, external clients, partners or customers and/or immediate access to equipment, documents, or other information located only in a College workspace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years related experience.

• Ability to work extended hours beyond the regular 8:00 am to 5:00 pm workday including nights and weekends.

• Current and valid Texas driver's license required for offsite travel.

• Bilingual preferred.

The intent of this job description is toprovidea representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of anyparticular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.