Groundskeeper, Landscape Services

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced Groundskeeper to join our Landscape Services team. This role works under general supervision to perform skilled groundskeeping and gardening duties on grounds and in greenhouse of university.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Minimum 8th grade education 
   

• Experience
  Six (6) months experience as Groundskeeper Assistant or equivalent 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  Valid State of Texas Driver's License required or obtained within 180 Days

***INCLUDE UPDATED RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION SUBMISSION - INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE***

JOB DUTIES

• Cultivates, prunes, sprays, fertilizes, plants and transplants wide variety of shrubs, plants, trees, and flowers.
• Waters shrubbery, hedges, seedlings, flowers, and lawns.
• Prepares propagation beds, potting materials, and tropical plantings.
• Pots, sprays, and waters greenhouse plants, flowers, and shrubs.
• Cuts grass, using power or hand mowers.
• Trims and edges sidewalks, driveways, and flower beds.
• Cuts weeds and brush, and removes leaves and rubbish from grounds.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.