Grounds Maintenance Worker 3 (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R0153071]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker 3, specifically for the Tree Crew within Facilities Management. This role involves performing a variety of landscape and garden duties, including planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and snow/ice removal. The position requires operating hand and power tools, mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, and hoists. Incumbents are expected to possess sufficient knowledge and proficiency to work independently. A working knowledge of gardening, landscape methods, techniques, materials, and equipment is necessary, as well as familiarity with tools and materials used in grounds tree service work. The role involves the safe and proper operation of various grounds maintenance tools and equipment, including chain saws, stump grinders, limb chippers, and dump trucks. This position is specifically assigned to tree care and will adhere to ANSI Standards for pruning, fertilization, planting, and removal. Applicants must be willing to work at heights, climb trees, and learn proper knot tying for safety. The incumbent will be required to gain knowledge of tree safety, tree rescue, and herbicide/fertilizer application. A valid State of Nevada Driver’s license is mandatory, and employees must obtain forklift and man lift operator licenses within 11 months of hire. The standard work schedule is 6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, though this may be adjusted as needed by the University.

Requirements

A working knowledge of gardening and landscape methods, techniques, material and equipment.
Knowledge of 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.
Must follow ANSI Standards for tree care, pruning, fertilization, planting, and removal.
Willingness to work above ground and climb trees at precarious heights.
Willingness to learn proper knot tying for safety.
Required to acquire and meet standards regarding knowledge of tree safety, tree rescue, and herbicide and fertilizer application.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada Driver’s license.
Must obtain forklift operator and man lift operator licenses by 11 month evaluation of hire and maintain throughout employment with the University.
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition for continuing employment.

Nice To Haves

ISA Certification
One year of experience performing grounds maintenance work using a variety of tools, equipment, and techniques; OR six months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
ISA Certification
ANSI Standards for tree care

Responsibilities

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.
Safely and properly operate a wide variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
Become familiar with power equipment such as chain saws, stump grinders, limb chippers, and dump trucks.
Work with the Grounds Department assigned to tree care and follow ANSI Standards for tree care, pruning, fertilization, planting, and removal.
Work above ground and climb trees at precarious heights.
Learn proper knot tying for safety.
Acquire and meet standards regarding knowledge of tree safety, tree rescue, and herbicide and fertilizer application.
Maintain a valid State of Nevada Driver’s license.
Obtain forklift operator and man lift operator licenses by the 11-month evaluation of hire and maintain them throughout employment.