Grounds Equipment Operator 1, Facilities Management [R0154273]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off, sick leave, and H—holid

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Retirement plans and voluntary benefi

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at NSHE

Tuition discounts for spouses, depend-

Employee discounts and wellness progr

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Grounds Equipment Operator 1 at UNLV performs a range of turf and landscape maintenance tasks using gas and diesel equipment. Trainee capacity is expected to acquire skills in mowing, edging, spraying, and related grounds work.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and will involve routine equipment maintenance, with a schedule of 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in a campus setting.

Qualifications

• One year of grounds maintenance experience including operating light equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required at time of appointment and continuing employment.
• Experience with gas- and diesel-powered equipment used for grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a variety of gas and diesel-powered equipment for mowing, fertilizing, seeding, and landscape upkeep.
• Assist with landscaping and grounds projects and maintain sidewalks, streets, and parking areas.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Support and participate in general grounds duties and clean-up as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance experience

Operating light equipment

Gas/diesel equipment operation

Tools

Dump trucks

Lawn mowers

Edgers

Line trimmers

Blowers

Sod cutters

Tractors

Pressure washers

Spray equipment

Street sweepers

Job description

The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Appreciates Your Interest In Employment. We Ask That You Keep In Mind The Following When Completing Your Application

• Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
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Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Grounds Equipment Operator 1, Facilities Management [R0154273]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Grounds Equipment Operator 1 operates a variety of gas and diesel-powered equipment used for grounds maintenance and minor construction activities. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required in this occupation.

The successful candidate will operate and maintain a variety of gas and diesel and abilities required in this occupation. The successful candidate will operate and maintain a variety of gas and diesel equipment used to mow, fertilize, seed, maintain and repair turf and landscape areas; remove weeds and apply herbicides and pesticides; assist with landscaping and grounds projects; sweep and maintain sidewalks, streets and parking areas; perform general landscape duties such as refuse collection, zone clean-up, shrub and planter bed maintenance; pressure wash buildings and surfaces; and maintain tools, equipment and vehicles.

Equipment used may include, but is not limited to, dump trucks, riding and push lawn mowers, edgers, line trimmers, blowers, sod cutters, tractors and attachments, pressure washers, motorized spray equipment and street sweepers. Routine equipment maintenance includes lubricating equipment, inspecting and changing belts, checking and adding fluids, changing filters, sharpening blades, and making adjustments and minor repairs to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.

A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Schedule: 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

Minimum Qualifications

PER EXECUTIVE ORDER 2026-002, ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN WAIVED FOR THIS POSITION UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2026. Please refer to the link for more information: Executive Order 2026-002.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of grounds maintenance experience which included operating light equipment and a variety of gas-and diesel-powered equipment used for grounds maintenance.

A Valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition for continuing employment.

COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

SALARY

Grade 23, Step 1, salary $41,384.16.

In accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 284.170, initial appointments to classified positions typically begin at Step 1 of the assigned grade. A "Step" refers to the specific rate of pay within a grade, as determined by the Division of Human Resources.

Benefits Of Working At Unlv

• Competitive total rewards package including:
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C.

• 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 159, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both.

  Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

  SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

  UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

  JOB CATEGORY

  Classified

  Exempt

  No

  Full-Time Equivalent

  100.0%

  Required Attachment(s)

  resume

  Posting Close Date

  12/1/2026

  Note to Applicant

  This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

  All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

  Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.