Groundskeeper III
University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, United States
Job Summary
Groundskeeper III will perform landscape maintenance duties in the care of lawns, plants, and trees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Use small power equipment, including edgers, 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 trucks, tractors, forklifts, Bobcats, bucket trucks, hedge trimmers, leaf vacuums, 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 wash hardscapes and entrances, including gum removal.
Maintain and repair campus water features.
Clean gutters on buildings and perform building inspections.
Respond to on‑call emergencies before/during/after normal hours of operation. This includes but is not limited to:
Fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions, and any other type of campus emergency.
Apply fertilizer to turf, shrubs, and trees.
Oversaw 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive a UTA vehicle.
Minimum 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.
This position requires a Texas Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License and three (3) years of acceptable driving history.
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.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. Visit the following links for more information: https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits and https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally‑protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
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Groundskeeper III will perform landscape maintenance duties in the care of lawns, plants, and trees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Use small power equipment, including edgers, 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 trucks, tractors, forklifts, Bobcats, bucket trucks, hedge trimmers, leaf vacuums, 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 wash hardscapes and entrances, including gum removal.
Maintain and repair campus water features.
Clean gutters on buildings and perform building inspections.
Respond to on‑call emergencies before/during/after normal hours of operation. This includes but is not limited to:
Fires, electrical outages, floods, icy conditions, and any other type of campus emergency.
Apply fertilizer to turf, shrubs, and trees.
Oversaw 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive a UTA vehicle.
Minimum 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.
This position requires a Texas Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License and three (3) years of acceptable driving history.
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.
Benefits
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University. Visit the following links for more information: https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits and https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally‑protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
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