Campus Plant Health Tech & Grounds Lead

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Shuttle/CapMetro access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Landscape Tech - Plant Health Care to maintain campus landscapes and apply plant health care products. This role requires knowledge of integrated pest management and pesticide applications, plus a valid Texas driver license and the drive to lead field crews.

Responsibilities include performing plant health care activities, operating landscape equipment, and ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years landscape maintenance experience.
• Understanding of horticulture principles and plant health care activities.
• TDA pesticide applicator license to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Effective communication and ability to work in a team environment.
• Class C Driver's License; driving record required; Texas license within 30 days if new resident.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service while performing general landscape duties and small scale landscaping operations.
• Perform plant health care activities using equipment to apply fertilizers, herbicides, and amendments.
• Operate landscape equipment safely and perform routine maintenance.
• Drive university trucks to transport crew, equipment, and materials to work sites.
• Assist supervisor with directing crew and lead in supervisor's absence.
• Follow safety procedures; maintain work areas and tools.
• Attend meetings and safety training; submit daily labor and weekly time reports.
• Purchase supplies per university procedures; support other departments as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience in landscape maintenance

Effective communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

TDA pesticide applicator license within 12 months

Class C Driver's License

Tools

Back Pack sprayer

Landscape equipment operation

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Landscape Tech - Plant Health Care to maintain campus landscapes and apply plant health care products. This role requires knowledge of integrated pest management and pesticide applications, plus a valid Texas driver license and the drive to lead field crews.

Responsibilities include performing plant health care activities, operating landscape equipment, and ensuring safety standards.