Grounds Maintenance Worker 3 (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R0147090]
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About The Position
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Grounds Maintenance Worker 3 (Tree Crew), Facilities Management. Grounds Maintenance Workers perform landscape, garden and greenhouse duties such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, weeding and snow and ice prevention and removal; operate hand and power tools, power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts and hoists. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Must have a working knowledge of gardening and landscape methods, techniques, material and equipment; methods materials and tools used in grounds tree service work; ability to safely and properly operate a wide variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment. Must become familiar with power equipment such as chain saws, stump grinders, limb chippers and dump trucks. This position will work with the Grounds Department assigned to tree care and will follow ANSI Standards for tree care, pruning, fertilization, planting, and removal. Applicants must be willing to work above ground, be willing to climb trees at precarious heights, and learn proper knot tying for safety. ISA Certification is preferable. The incumbent will be required to acquire and meet standards regarding knowledge of tree safety, tree rescue, and herbicide and fertilizer application. Employees must possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada Driver's license. Employees must obtain forklift operator and man lift operator licenses by 11 month evaluation of hire and maintain throughout employment with the University. Work Schedule is 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday. This schedule could be temporarily or permanently adjusted should the needs of the University.
