Groundskeeper III (S03908P)
University of Texas at Arlington
Position Information
| Posting Number | S03908P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Groundskeeper III (S03908P) |
| Department | Facilities Mgmt_Grounds |
| Location | Arlington |
| Job Family | Facilities/Construction |
| Position Status | Full-time |
| Work Hours | Standard |
| Work Schedule | Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm. |
| Open to | External and Internal |
| FLSA | |
| Salary | Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience |
| Duration | Funding expected to continue |
| Pay Basis | Bi-weekly |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes |
| Job Summary | Perform landscape maintenance duties in the care of lawns, plants and trees. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | Use small power equipment, including edger’s, string trimmers and leaf blowers and hand tools for lawn maintenance. Use and care of a utility vehicle, tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance. Provide labor for plant set-ups and special events (Ooze ball, Homecoming, etc.). Provide labor for other OFM departmental projects. Use of large power equipment, including riding mowers, chain saws, dump truck, tractors, forklift, Bobcat, bucket truck, hedge trimmer, leaf vacuum and walk-behind power mowers. Fill-in for Leads and manage crews when they are on vacation or sick. Train other staff on the use of large equipment and vehicles. Collect trash, leaves, recycling, debris, and dead animals throughout campus. Detail work including pulling weeds, spraying weeds, hand-watering plants, and trees, pruning plants and trees, installing mulch, installing plants and trees, building walls and pathways and preparation of ornamental beds. Report broken or leaking irrigation and make minor repairs. Report plant pathogens, diseases, insects, and other campus problems. Report suspicious behavior or objects on campus. Deliver mulch and compost to the Community Garden and pick up plant debris. Assist campus police by placing barricades for special events. Clean the incinerator at Life Science. Power washing hardscapes and entrances, including gum removal. Maintenance and repair of campus water features. Clean gutters on buildings and perform building inspections. Responds to on-call emergencies before/during/after normal hours of operation. This includes but not limited to: Fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions, and any other type of campus emergency. Apply fertilizer to turf, shrubs, and trees. Overseed campus turf. Install seasonal color. Clean debris from creeks and drains. Provide directions to campus visitors. Provide labor to repair and install banners. Clean Cooper Street sidewalk and other hardscapes. Complete Work Order requests. Maintain greenhouse plants used for set-ups. Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Required Qualifications | Ability to read, write and work basic arithmetic. Two (2) years of experience in the care of plants, trees, and lawns and knowledge of the operation and repair of grounds equipment. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Bilingual in English and Spanish. Ability to understand verbal instruction. Ability to work in a team environment, observe safety procedures and follow verbal instruction. |
| Working Conditions | Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished) May work in all weather conditions May work in extreme temperatures May work around chemical fumes May work around biohazards May work around chemicals May work around electrical and mechanical hazards Use of manual dexterity |
| Special Conditions for Eligibility | |
| Working Title | |
| EEO Statement |
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus. |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | |
| Open Date | |
| Review Start Date | |
| Open Until Filled | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1)Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, major. |
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