Grounds Maintenance Worker 5, Grounds Services (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R0154060]

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

RebelCard discounts

Wellness programming

Career advancement

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor to lead a Tree Crew and oversee pruning, tree health, and campus landscaping across the UNLV campus. The role includes training crew members, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring timely completion of work orders.

This full‑time position requires proving ground maintenance expertise, strong supervisory skills, and adherence to ISA standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience providing grounds maintenance, or one year as Grounds Maintenance Worker IV in Nevada State service.
• Ability to train new crew members and provide hands‑on guidance.
• Knowledge of ISA standards and proper pruning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of Grounds Maintenance Worker 2s focused on tree maintenance across the UNLV campus.
• Plan and schedule work to ensure full campus coverage with minimal disruption to events and classes.
• Ensure safety procedures, PPE compliance, and proper equipment maintenance.
• Maintain paperwork in Workday and prepare reports as required.

Skills

Crew supervision

Tree care

Training

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Grounds Maintenance Worker 5, Grounds Services (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R0154060]

ROLE of the POSITION

This position will lead a crew of Grounds Maintenance Worker 2s that focus primarily on the maintenance of a large variety of tree species, across the UNLV Campus. The incumbent will serve as primary supervisor for the Proactive crew. Plan and schedule the work to be completed based on a systematic approach to ensure no area on campus is forgotten. Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate events, schedules, and traffic by choosing locations that don’t interfere with campus operations. Coordinate with other supervisors, trades, or departments to ensure we do not disrupt events, classes, or impede other work being done. May work with and coordinate and work with vendors assisting the grounds and FM team as needed, for a project or in times of staffing shortages. Complete all paperwork for work orders, Workday, and evaluations. Provide hands‑on training to new crew members and act as the primary trainer for them. Conduct quality control inspections of completed work to ensure work is completed timely and up to ISA standards. Rotate duties for crew members to ensure equitable distribution of workload. Make sure employees are following proper procedures and wearing proper PPE, purchase PPE Supplies, and maintain an inventory of PPE. Work with Facilities Supervisor II and/or Grounds Superintendent on discipline of subordinate crew members. This includes attendance, behavior, following policy and procedure for any crew, department, university, NSHE, or State policy. Remove suckers, water sprouts and diseased, broken, dead, low hanging, crisscrossing, rubbing, inward grown, close‑crotched, malformed and otherwise undesirable branches. Develop the tree’s overall shape and structure by thinning and heading back. Prune for natural shapes using natural target pruning methods and giving attention to wound closure habits. Chip branches and brush and clean up work sites. Work may be from the ground, ladder, boomlift, or climbed. Perform basic maintenance including lubricating, cleaning filters, fueling, and sharpening as specified in the Operator’s Manual. Schedule with mechanics for major repairs or PMs as needed. Purchase supplies such as replacement chains and parts to maintain chainsaws. Ensures an appropriate inventory of replacement parts are maintained. May work with outside vendors on completing repairs to equipment as needed. Provide supplemental water to all newly planted trees until they are adequately established. Prepare appropriate fertilizer formulas and recorded/updated with tree maintenance software and any/all applicable Department of Agriculture paperwork. Purchase supplies such as fertilizers to support the work of the unit. Ensure an appropriate inventory is available of chemicals and equipment necessary to complete the work. Deep root feed campus trees using powered spray units and feeder probes.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

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

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience providing grounds maintenance service including landscape, garden, or greenhouse maintenance; OR one year of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

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 26, Step 1, salary $44,370.00.

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 online 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)

Cover letter & resume

Posting Close Date

11/10/2026

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