Grounds & Landscape Technician

Ut-Health-Science-Center-At-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to perform routine landscaping and care for campus grounds. You will mow, prune, sod, and maintain beds, while installing and repairing irrigation and keeping walkways clear.

The role requires knowledge of basic landscaping methods, equipment operation, and a valid Texas driver’s license. Benefits and a stable on-site schedule are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of landscaping methods and techniques.
• Familiarity in operation of equipment.
• Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot simple mechanical failures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Valid TX driver's license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, and edges turf grass areas.
• Prunes trees and trim shrubs.
• Grades, seeds and lays sod.
• Grades, lays out, replaces, tends and maintains flowerbeds or other decorative landscaping.
• Installs, maintains and performs minor repairs of irrigation systems.
• Maintains walkways, driveways and parking lots to include removing ice and snow.
• Maintains grounds clean and reports broken or leaking hydrants, faulty sprinkler system equipment and any unsightly plant or material conditions on the grounds.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Applies basic and develops advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization.
• Performs more advanced functions as part of training and development.
• Resolves routine questions and problems, and refers complex issues to higher levels.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Landscaping basics

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous work

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to perform routine landscaping and care for campus grounds. You will mow, prune, sod, and maintain beds, while installing and repairing irrigation and keeping walkways clear.

The role requires knowledge of basic landscaping methods, equipment operation, and a valid Texas driver’s license. Benefits and a stable on-site schedule are provided for full-time staff.