Senior Landscape Technician

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Senior Landscape Technician to perform semi-skilled grounds maintenance across campus. You will operate landscape equipment, maintain facilities, and support the Landscape team to keep UT grounds healthy and attractive.

Responsibilities include safe equipment operation, minor repairs, transporting crew and materials, and supporting supervision. A Class C license and safety training are required, with strong teamwork and communication essential for

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Three years of landscape maintenance/repair experience or operation of commercial-sized landscape equipment.
• Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License; ability to provide three-year driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service while performing general landscape grounds duties and small-scale landscaping operations.
• Safely operate landscape equipment and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Drive university-owned light/medium trucks and trailers to transport crew, equipment, and materials.
• Lead crew in the absence of the landscape supervisor and assist with directing work.
• Attend safety training and submit daily labor and weekly time reports.
• Purchase supplies per university procedures and support department goals.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Driver's license (Class C)

Horticulture knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Riding mowers

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Senior Landscape Technician

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Hiring Department:

Campus Grounds and Landscape

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

You belong at The University of Texas at Austin, where you can help change the world at work while receiving competitive pay and great benefits! What sets you apart when you join UT? As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and 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 becoming a member of the Facilities Services team at UT. With Facilities Services, you’ll have opportunities to grow and learn. We believe that everyone has the
potential to be a leader, and we offer comprehensive leadership training and development programs. We want to help you achieve your career goals, because our goal is for you to have a long and rewarding career with us. In addition to that, hybrid or flexible work arrangements have now become available to
some of our team members. What benefits do I receive with UT?

The university offers an impressive 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 (8 hours/month), paid holidays (10+/year), sick time (8
• hours/month), and longevity pay
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 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 on benefits, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Purpose

Provides basic landscaping work performing semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks to maintain the health and appearance of The University of Texas at Austin campus landscape.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality customer service while performing general landscape grounds duties and work associated with the care and maintenance of University grounds and landscaped areas. Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations.
• Safely and proficiently operates all landscape equipment/machinery and tools assigned or used by the hiring department. Makes minor repairs and performs routine service and preventative maintenance to landscape equipment and tools.
• Drives University owned light and/or medium-duty trucks and trailers in the transport and delivery of crew members, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to or from work sites
• Assists landscape supervisor with directing and checking the work of crew personnel, and in the safe use and proper care of equipment and tools. Leads crew in the absence of landscape supervisor
• Follows established safety procedures. Maintains the shop areas, work sites, equipment, and tools in a safe and orderly fashion
• Attends shop and departmental meetings. Attends required safety training sessions or classes. Completes and submits accurate daily labor and weekly time reports
• Purchase supplies and materials in accordance with University procedures and policies.
• Performs other related functions, marginal or incidental, to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Other related duties will be assigned, including working with other departments within University Operations and throughout The University of Texas System.
  

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Three years of experience in landscape maintenance and repair or operation of commercial-sized landscape equipment, including riding mowers. Have a good understanding of the principals and practices of horticulture with experience installing plant materials. Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment. Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License. Applicant selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

More than High School or GED. More than three years of landscape installation and maintenance experience. Supervisory experience in landscape maintenance. Experience with landscape construction including plant installation, hardscape, and irrigation. Completion of coursework, certifications, or training
in equipment operation and maintenance. Technical training in landscaping or horticulture. Working knowledge of Texas native plant material, organic landscape practices 7 materials, and hardscape material.

Driving Required

This job requires a class “C” operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$41,519 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs and laddersLifting and moving
• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50lbs including shoveling gravel and aggregates
• Wears appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the task
• Attends safety training sessions

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
• Hours may vary based on water restrictions, seasonal changes, campus events, and emergencies.
• May require overtime with a minimum notice

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.