Groundskeeper-Associate

UT Health San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

16d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Groundskeeper provides routine semi-skilled landscaping and grounds care. The role maintains lawns, plants, hedges, trees, and other areas of the grounds; uses and cares for groundskeeping equipment; follows established safety procedures; and develops skills through training. Routine questions and problems are handled independently, while complex issues are referred to higher levels.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of landscaping methods and techniques.
Familiarity with the operation of equipment.
Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot simple mechanical failures.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Time management skills.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Responsibilities

Mow, trim, and edge turf grass areas.
Prune trees and trim shrubs.
Grade, seed, and lay sod.
Grade, lay out, replace, tend, and maintain flowerbeds and other decorative landscaping.
Install, maintain, and perform minor repairs on irrigation systems.
Maintain walkways, driveways, and parking lots, including removing ice and snow.
Keep grounds clean and report broken or leaking hydrants, faulty sprinkler equipment, and unsightly plant or material conditions.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
Apply basic skills and develop advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment relevant to the area of specialization.
Perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
Resolve routine questions and problems and refer complex issues to higher levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

UT SELECT medical insurance offered free for employees.
Group term life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided free, with options to purchase additional coverage.
Three dental plan options through Delta Dental.
Two vision plan options.
Disability insurance enrollment option.
Flexible spending accounts for qualifying dependent care and out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement plan eligibility through TRS or ORP, with voluntary retirement programs also available.
Paid time off of 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days), based on years of service.
Extended Illness Bank accrual of 8 hours per month.
Paid family leave of up to 240 hours (6 weeks), subject to eligibility.
12 paid holidays each year.
Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.