Groundskeeper

UNT Health Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

UNT Health Fort Worth is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and outdoor spaces. This full-time role requires mowing, planting, trimming, watering, and maintaining sidewalks and parking areas to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include operating groundskeeping tools and equipment, removing litter, and assisting with snow and ice removal as needed. A high school diploma or GED and two years related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of planting and care for trees, shrubs, flowers and grass.
• Ability to operate groundskeeping tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Gather and remove litter.
• Operate mowers, tractors, snow blowers and other equipment.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants as needed.
• Climb ladders and work at various elevations.
• Communicate with team to exchange information.

Skills

Grounds care knowledge

Tool operation

Maintenance of sidewalks/parking lots

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment (mowers/tractors)

Job description

Title: Groundskeeper
Employee Classification: Groundskeeper
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services
Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values OverviewWelcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
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Department SummaryUNT Health and Science Center grounds department is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, overall care and beautification of campus grounds. This includes all grass, trees, flowers, plants, parking garages, and parking lots.
Position OverviewLandscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging and raking and sprinkler installation.
Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grass.
• Skill in the use of grounds keeping hand tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-operated equipment, and in the repair and maintenance of sidewalks and parking lots.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in grounds maintenance, involving work in care of flowers, landscape, turf grass, irrigation, or related areas.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license

Job Duties

• Gather and remove litter.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twinaxle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Snow and ice removal.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans when necessary.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

Work Schedule 6 am-3pm Mon - Fri
Driving University Vehicle Yes
Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position.
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