Overview
Grounds Maintenance Leader Jobs in Arlington, USA at University of Texas at Arlington
Job Summary:
The Grounds Maintenance Leader will provide supervisory and technical skills in planning, organizing, and directing the care and maintenance of grounds. Responsible for the maintenance and general beautification of all grounds including gardens, landscaped areas, and parking areas.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedules and assigns work to crews of groundskeepers engaged in seeding, weeding, fertilizing, and general care of grounds such as cutting grass, trimming and edging sidewalks, driveways, and flower beds, and watering lawns, trees, shrubbery, hedges, seedlings, and flowers.
- Supervises the pruning, spraying, planting, and transplanting of a large variety of trees and shrubs; supervises the removal of leaves, grass, dirt, and rubbish from grounds as well as rolling, packing, and maintaining athletic fields.
- Requisition s and distributes materials and equipment for grounds maintenance work.
- Supervises the use, maintenance, and repair of tools and machinery. Plans and supervises operation of a greenhouse.
- Provides special care for unusual types of plants and makes independent decisions on the type of treatment to be given to problem plants and trees.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance.
- Texas Class “C” Operator’s Driver’s License and three (3) years of acceptable driving history.
Preferred Qualifications
- Accuracy in maintaining an efficient and workable landscaping program.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Skill in the operation, maintenance, and minor repair of tractors, cultivators, edgers, power lawn mowers, and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Working conditions are considered acceptable but involve exposure to outside weather conditions, hazardous mechanical equipment, and occasional lifting of heavy objects. Alertness and careful attention are required to avoid injury to self and to others.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.
The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA
Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to or email ADADocs .
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Title: Grounds Maintenance Leader
Company: University of Texas at Arlington
Location: Arlington, USA
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