Landscape Services, Crew Leader

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Landscape Services Crew Leader to supervise a team of gardeners and groundskeepers on the UT Main Campus. You will perform skilled landscaping tasks to maintain the health and appearance of campus landscapes and ensure safety and efficiency in daily operations.

The role requires leadership, plant care knowledge, and the ability to operate power equipment. It is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Four years of experience in landscape maintenance or construction.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Experience in the care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
• Experience using power equipment and hand tools used in gardening work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of working in adverse conditions (weather, dust, noise, heights, fumes).
• Stable work history.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations.
• Current Class "C" Operator Driver License required.
• MVR check required; Texas residency rules apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of gardeners and groundskeepers in landscaping tasks.
• Maintains landscape to university standards using landscape equipment.
• Ensures timely completion of written and oral instructions; assigns work and completes paperwork.
• Wears PPE and enforces safety rules; reports unsafe conditions.
• Applies mulch, soil amendments, fertilizers, and pesticides; irrigates as needed.
• Operates university vehicles and equipment; maintains driving record.
• Safely operates landscaping equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborates with Campus Operations and UT System as needed; occasional overtime.

Skills

Communication

Lift 50 lbs

Adverse conditions

Stable work history

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in horticulture (preferred)

Driver license (Class C)

Job description

Job Posting Title: Landscape Services, Crew Leader

Hiring Department: Campus Grounds and Landscape

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details

General Notes

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose

Provide skilled landscaping work to maintain the health and appearance of The University of Texas at Austin campus landscape.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of gardeners and groundskeepers in the performance of landscaping tasks.
• Maintains landscape to university standards by safely operating landscape equipment including power mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and other equipment and tools used in the performance of landscape tasks.
• Ensures the timely completion of written and oral instructions, assigns work to the crew, completes routine paperwork including performance evaluations, enters reports electronically, and ensures the accuracy of employee attendance records.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task, assures crew members follow safety rules and wear appropriate PPE, reports unsafe conditions, and maintains safe conditions for the crew and the university community.
• Applies mulch, soil amendments, fertilizers and pesticides, and irrigation to the landscape as instructed.
• Cleans, maintains, operates university vehicles and equipment, and maintains acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
• Safely operates landscaping equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs. Other related functions to be assigned, including working with other departments within the Campus Operations portfolio and throughout The University of Texas System, and occasional overtime required, to support organizational goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Four years of experience in landscape maintenance or construction.
• One year experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in the care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
• Experience using power equipment and hand tools used in gardening work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Capable of working in all types of adverse conditions (weather, dust, noise, heights, fumes).
• Stable work history.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations.
• Current Class "C" Operator Driver License required.
• Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resided in for the past 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or formal coursework in horticulture or related field.
• Technical training in landscaping or horticulture including the concepts and theory of organic management programs.
• Knowledge of the use of native plants in the landscape.
• Experience applying this knowledge in day to day operations.
• Knowledge of the concepts of riparian zone function and restoration, including management of invasive species.
• Experience with use and maintenance of battery powered landscape equipment.
• More than four years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaping in an institutional or commercial setti