Campus Landscaping Crew Leader

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Family health premiums discount

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Training via LinkedIn Learning

Free library access and museum entries

Free UT Shuttle and CapMetro rides

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Landscape Services Crew Leader to supervise gardeners on campus grounds. The role includes operating mowers, trimmers, and blowers, ensuring timely work and safety compliance.

You will lead landscaping tasks, coordinate with departments, and uphold university standards while managing attendance and reporting. This is a full-time on-site position with regular hours.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Four years of experience in landscape maintenance or construction.
• One year experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in the care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
• Experience using power equipment and hand tools used in gardening work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Current Class C Operator Driver License required.
• Prior to hire, provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) covering 36 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of gardeners and groundskeepers in landscaping tasks.
• Maintains landscape to university standards using landscape equipment.
• Ensures timely completion of instructions and completes routine paperwork.
• Wears PPE and enforces safety rules.
• Applies mulch, soil amendments, fertilizers and pesticides as directed.
• Safely operates landscaping equipment and vehicles.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs and works in various conditions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Valid California? Driver license

Tools

Power mowers

String trimmers

Blowers

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Landscape Services Crew Leader to supervise gardeners on campus grounds. The role includes operating mowers, trimmers, and blowers, ensuring timely work and safety compliance.

You will lead landscaping tasks, coordinate with departments, and uphold university standards while managing attendance and reporting. This is a full-time on-site position with regular hours.