Senior Landscape Technician

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides basic landscaping work performing semi-skilled grounds maintenance tasks to maintain the health and appearance of The University of Texas at Austin campus landscape. You belong at The University of Texas at Austin, where you can help change the world at work while receiving competitive pay and great benefits! As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and 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 becoming a member of the Facilities Services team at UT. With Facilities Services, you’ll have opportunities to grow and learn. We believe that everyone has the potential to be a leader, and we offer comprehensive leadership training and development programs. We want to help you achieve your career goals, because our goal is for you to have a long and rewarding career with us. In addition to that, hybrid or flexible work arrangements have now become available to some of our team members.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Three years of experience in landscape maintenance and repair or operation of commercial-sized landscape equipment, including riding mowers.
Have a good understanding of the principals and practices of horticulture with experience installing plant materials.
Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment.
Class "C" Operator's Driver's License.
Applicant selected must provide a current three year Driving Record from the current state of residence.
If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver's License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

More than High School or GED.
More than three years of landscape installation and maintenance experience.
Supervisory experience in landscape maintenance.
Experience with landscape construction including plant installation, hardscape, and irrigation.
Completion of coursework, certifications, or training in equipment operation and maintenance.
Technical training in landscaping or horticulture.
Working knowledge of Texas native plant material, organic landscape practices 7 materials, and hardscape material.

Responsibilities

Provides quality customer service while performing general landscape grounds duties and work associated with the care and maintenance of University grounds and landscaped areas.
Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations.
Safely and proficiently operates all landscape equipment/machinery and tools assigned or used by the hiring department.
Makes minor repairs and performs routine service and preventative maintenance to landscape equipment and tools.
Drives University owned light and/or medium-duty trucks and trailers in the transport and delivery of crew members, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies to or from work sites
Assists landscape supervisor with directing and checking the work of crew personnel, and in the safe use and proper care of equipment and tools.
Leads crew in the absence of landscape supervisor
Follows established safety procedures.
Maintains the shop areas, work sites, equipment, and tools in a safe and orderly fashion
Attends shop and departmental meetings.
Attends required safety training sessions or classes.
Completes and submits accurate daily labor and weekly time reports
Purchase supplies and materials in accordance with University procedures and policies.
Performs other related functions, marginal or incidental, to support organizational goals and objectives.
Other related duties will be assigned, including working with other departments within University Operations and throughout The University of Texas System.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation (8 hours/month), paid holidays (10+/year), sick time (8 hours/month), and longevity pay
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 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