To provide technical and supervisory skills in planning, organizing and directing the maintenance of grounds. Responsible for the maintenance and general beautification of all grounds including gardens, landscaped areas and parking areas.

Description of Duties Supervises and participates in preparing ground for planting and in planting, cultivating, fertilizing, watering and pruning flowers, shrubs and trees.

Watches for pests, disease or other deteriorating agents and takes necessary steps for the eradication.Assists in the training of other employees in the proper care of lawns and plants, the spraying and cultivation of shrubbery, hedges and trees and the operation and care of tools and equipment.

Cleans and maintains tools, equipment, materials and supplies.Assists with minor irrigation maintenance repairs as needed.

Recommends the purchase of special fertilizers and insecticides.Rearranges flower beds and gardens.Operates and prepares grounds care equipment.

Operates and makes minor repairs on variety of equipment, and provides technical assistance within area of responsibility.

May be required to have flexible work schedule, to include but not limited to : work evenings, weekends, Holidays, overtime and any campus emergencies.

Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General direction from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given General supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education Completion of the 6th grade. Ability to read and write English well enough to comprehend Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on chemicals, and other containers, and to understand work orders, complete time cards, and receive oral and written work directions.

Preferred Education High School Diploma or GED. Licenses / Certifications As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business.

Per University of Texas System Policy , applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six month history.

Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s). Required Experience Two years of experience in the care of plants, trees, and lawns and the knowledge of the operation of grounds equipment.

Applicant must be a current UTRGV Employee to be eligible for this position. Preferred Experience Applicant currently holds a comparable position at UTRGV.

Equipment Skill in the operation of tractors, cultivators, hedgers, power mowers and other equipment used in gardening work.

Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Exposure to weather, hazardous mechanical equipment, and agricultural chemicals.

Outdoor environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Exposure to outside environments, hot, dry, wet, cold; some work in restricted spaces, exposure to dust and dirt, some duties and working conditions may create bodily strain and discomfort.

Other Must be physically able to perform duties described above. May occasionally lift heavy objects weighing up to lbs.

with or without assistance. Duties involve the lifting, pushing, and moving of heavy objects; digging, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and other manual activities requiring great physical exertion.

Danger of hazards and conditions inherent to the trade or assignment. This position will be subject to a pre-employment physical.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of , the Title IX of the Education Amendments of , Section of the Rehabilitation Act of , and the Americans with Disabilities Act of , as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application.

The confidential information includes the following : Date of BirthGender*Ethnicity / RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.

We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three calendar days.

Last updated : 2024-06-08