Groundskeeper II

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper II provides technical and supervisory skills in planning, organizing and directing the maintenance of grounds. This role is responsible for the maintenance and general beautification of all grounds including gardens, landscaped areas and parking areas. Essential duties involve a variety of tasks such as mowing, trimming, planting, watering, and maintaining various outdoor areas, as well as cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment. The position is considered essential personnel and requires driving a UTA vehicle.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Mows grass, trims shrubs, trims and cuts trees, replaces dead plants hauls dirt and fertilizes.
Trims 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.
Assists in potting plants and transplanting shrubs, plants, trees and flowers.
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.
Lines fields and tracks.
Cleans and maintains tools equipment, materials, and supplies.
Considered essential personnel.
Drive a UTA vehicle.
Performs related duties as required.