Landscape Services, Crew Leader

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 who 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 Provide skilled landscaping work to maintain the health and appearance of The University of Texas at Austin campus landscape.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Four years of experience in landscape maintenance or construction.
One year experience in a supervisory capacity.
Experience in the care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
Experience using power equipment and hand tools used in gardening work.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Capable of working in all types of adverse conditions (weather, dust, noise, heights, fumes).
Stable work history.
Ability to perform basic computer operations.
Current Class "C" Operator Driver License required.
Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resided in for the past 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or formal coursework in horticulture or related field.
Technical training in landscaping or horticulture including the concepts and theory of organic management programs.
Knowledge of the use of native plants in the landscape. Experience applying this knowledge in day to day operations.
Knowledge of the concepts of riparian zone function and restoration, including management of invasive species.
Experience with use and maintenance of battery powered landscape equipment.
More than four years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaping in an institutional or commercial setting.
More than four years of experience using landscaping equipment.
More than one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Pesticide Applicators License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Responsibilities

Supervises a crew of gardeners and groundskeepers in the performance of landscaping tasks.
Maintains landscape to university standards by safely operating landscape equipment including power mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and other equipment and tools used in the performance of landscape tasks.
Ensures the timely completion of written and oral instructions, assigns work to the crew, completes routine paperwork including performance evaluations, enters reports electronically, and ensures the accuracy of employee attendance records.
Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task, assures crew members follow safety rules and wear appropriate PPE, reports unsafe conditions, and maintains safe conditions for the crew and the university community.
Applies mulch, soil amendments, fertilizers and pesticides, and irrigation to the landscape as instructed.
Cleans, maintains, operates university vehicles and equipment, and maintains acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4. Safely operates landscaping equipment and vehicles.
Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Other related functions to be assigned, including working with other departments within the Campus Operations portfolio and throughout The University of Texas System, and occasional overtime required, to support organizational goals and objectives.

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