Groundskeeper

Title: Groundskeeper

Employee Classification: Groundskeeper

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Operations & Business Mgmt

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Facilities Management Services

Department: HSC-Facilities Admin-356000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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UNT Health and Science Center grounds department is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, overall care and beautification of campus grounds. This includes all grass, trees, flowers, plants, parking garages, and parking lots.

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging and raking and sprinkler installation.

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, and grass.
• Skill in the use of grounds keeping hand tools and equipment, in the operation of motorized and gas-operated equipment, and in the repair and maintenance of sidewalks and parking lots.

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of experience in grounds maintenance, involving work in care of flowers, landscape, turf grass, irrigation, or related areas.

• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.

• Gather and remove litter.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twinaxle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Snow and ice removal.
• Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans when necessary.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

• Elevated temperatures.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Low temperatures.
• Noisy environments.
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces.
• Work with toxic or caustic chemicals.

6 am-3pm Mon - Fri

Yes

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Applicants must submit a minimum of two…