Groundskeeper II

About the role

The Groundskeeper II provides technical and supervisory skills in planning, organizing and directing the maintenance of grounds. Responsible for the maintenance and general beautification of all grounds including gardens, landscaped areas and parking areas.

Responsibilities

• Mows grass, trims shrubs, trims and cuts trees, replaces dead plants, hauls dirt and fertilizes.
• Trips and edges sidewalks, driveways and flowerbeds.
• Cuts weeds and brush, and removes leaves and rubbish from the grounds.
• Waters shrubbery, hedges, seedlings, flowers and grass.
• Seeds, plants, sods, grades, and cuts lawns.
• Keeps grounds clean and reports broken or leaking hydrants.
• Packs and maintains football fields, baseball diamonds, and intramural fields.
• Liners fields and tracks.
• Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

This position requires a Texas Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License and three (3) years of acceptable driving history. No experience or education required.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand verbal instruction and to learn the operation of all equipment.
• Ability to operate power tools.
• Physical strength and agility needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Capable of following instructions.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques for the proper care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.

Other Requirements

Considered essential personnel. Drive a UTA vehicle. Performs related duties as required.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.