Landscape Equipment Technician

University of Texas at Austin

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate, maintain, and repair grounds and landscape equipment, including outdoor power tools and heavy machinery, to support safe and efficient grounds operations. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . Purpose Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of grounds and landscape equipment. Performs diagnostic work, repairs, and preventative maintenance on outdoor power equipment. Operates a wide range of landscape equipment and heavy machinery to support unit operations and ensure efficient ground maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• One year of experience in small-engine repair.
• One year of experience operating outdoor power equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with standard workplace software.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year college degree or vocational/technical certification in light mechanics, heavy equipment operation, or small-engine repair.
• Knowledge of basic welding techniques.
• Certifications or licenses for equipment operation (such as backhoe, skid steer, or forklift).
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• OSHA safety certifications.
• Experience working on a university of institutional campus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a range of heavy grounds and landscape equipment - including backhoes, forklifts, skid steers, tractors with implements, street sweepers, and dump trucks - to support sage and efficient grounds operations.
• Perform repairs and routine maintenance on outdoor power equipment - including trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, edgers, golfcarts, mowers, tractors, and other small-engine tools - to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Maintain facilities, work areas, storage yards, landscape materials, and other departmental spaces to ensure a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Complete required administrative tasks, including time cards, work orders, and related documentation for training and labor reporting.
• Perform other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED