Groundskeeper

University of North Texas System•Denton, TX

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Groundskeeper to join our team. This position is responsible for outdoor skilled work involving the care and maintenance of University grounds. Work is performed in accordance with established policies, landscaping techniques, and specific work assignments. Grounds maintenance professionals create safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes. First impressions matter! As the department of first impressions, the Grounds department is essential to project the correct image of the University’s longevity, culture, and priorities. Here at UNT, we Mean Green, and we strive to show that in how we as a department tend to our campus. A well-maintained grounds provides social, economic, and environmental benefits to the university, the students, the faculty and staff, and the surrounding community.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring and mixing chemicals).
Working knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, and machines used in grounds maintenance operations.
May operate heavy machinery.
Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Responsibilities

Participates in mowing, trimming, edging, hand weeding, digging, planting, pruning, trash detail, and all other mowing and landscape-related tasks.
Works under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor to apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers to the campus grounds and sports fields.
Operates and performs preventative maintenance on equipment such as tractors, spreaders, aerators, sprayers, and other landscape-related equipment, for grounds and sports fields.
Assists with troubleshooting plant health care issues.
Responsible for daily recordkeeping of agronomy applications in compliance with TDA requirements.
Assists crew leader to ensure all safety and proper horticultural practices are followed.
Participates in the construction and care of new and existing landscape beds, in addition to installing plants and trees according to landscape blue prints and horticultural standards.
Mixes a variety of pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides while following proper application procedures.
Installs drainage for irrigation systems.
Performs tasks associated with all aspects of greenhouse maintenance and care of flora.
Determines and reports the need for repairs on a large variety of equipment and machines.
Participates in inclement weather cleanup including snow, ice, storm events.
May operate heavy equipment.
Other duties as assigned.
Works with crew to ensure designated work areas are kept mowed, weeded, trimmed and mulched.
Keeps assigned work areas clear of rubbish and trash.
Operates and maintains tools, equipment and materials used in grounds maintenance.
Removes snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.
Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.