Groundskeeper

Job Posting Title

Groundskeeper

Marine Science Institute

All Applicants

40

Non-Exempt

Mar 31, 2026

Expected to Continue Until Mar 01, 2027

MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

This role is located in Port Aransas, Texas.

This is a 12-month annual contract that will be renewable based on performance and funding. Only those authorized to work in the US will be considered.

This position will be responsible for the maintenance of grounds at all campuses of the UT Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. The purpose of this position is to maintain and beautify the grounds at all MSI campus locations.

• Cleans, repairs, and maintains grounds equipment, mowers, line trimmers, blowers, chain saws, water pumps, etc.
• Landscapes, weeds, planting and preparing the ground for flowerbeds, irrigating the grounds, and controlling pest issues.
• Operates grounds equipment such as mowers, line trimmers, blowers, chain saws, water pumps, etc.
• Operates UT MSI vehicles to transport grounds personnel, grounds equipment, grounds supplies, appliances, furniture, etc.
• Assists other departments, such as custodial or maintenance, with moving furniture, appliances, and supplies.

• Use of hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent

• Six months to one year of experience in a commercial environment.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.

$31,200+ depending on qualifications

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazards such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and loud noises.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• May work in all weather conditions

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or…