Title: Groundskeeper

Employee Classification: Groundskeeper

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $29,120.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: {sTAOther10}

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Maintenance division consists of seven Departments: Custodial Services, Grounds Department, Electrical Maintenance, Utilities Maintenance, Structural Maintenance, Construction Services, and Auxiliary Services. For additional information on the Facilities Maintenance department you may visit our website at: https://facilities.unt.edu/about/maintenance

The Facilities Maintenance Department supports the academic, research, housing, and dining facility needs for the University of North Texas while providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of the University’s physical assets. The Facilities Maintenance team performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs of the campus buildings and utility infrastructure. Grounds services provides an aesthetically pleasing environment for University faculty, staff, students, and visitors by maintaining all campus turf, landscapes, irrigation system, litter control, solid waste management and recycling. Facilities Maintenance maintains, repairs, constructs, and renovates University facilities and installed systems in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, and in conformance with University policies and standards.

The Facilities organization at UNT is a service provider comprised of the following divisions: Facilities Planning Design & Construction (PDC); Facilities Maintenance (FM) and Facilities Support & Services (FSS). We are responsible for the planning, renovation, maintenance and repair of university buildings and facilities, as well as other services playing an essential role to the mission of the University of North Texas. Facilities has over 325 employees who lead the way in caring for and operating over 175 facilities across 960 acres of property. Our goal is to provide world-class support for the University by ensuring safe, reliable, efficient facility and utility operations delivered with outstanding customer service and effective stewardship of resources and the environment. For additional information on Facilities, you may visit our website at: https://facilities.unt.edu/

Position Overview

This position is responsible for outdoor manual work involving the care and maintenance of University grounds. Work involves performing routine activities in the care and culture of landscape and turf grass.

Representative Tasks:

• Participates in the construction and care of new and existing landscape beds.
• Works with crew to ensure designated work areas are kept weeded, trimmed, mowed and mulched.
• Keeps assigned work areas clear of rubbish and trash.
• Operates and maintains tools, equipment and materials used in grounds maintenance.
• Notifies lead of equipment in need of repairs.
• Removes snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum education or experience requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Some knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, and machines used in grounds maintenance operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring and mixing chemicals).
• Working knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, and machines used in grounds maintenance operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year related grounds maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring and mixing chemicals).
• Working knowledge of the practices, tools, materials, and machines used in grounds maintenance operations.
• Experience working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance.
• Works with crew to ensure designated work areas are kept mowed, weeded, trimmed and mulched.
• Keeps assigned work areas clear of rubbish and trash.
• Operates and maintains tools, equipment and materials used in grounds maintenance.
• Removes snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.
• Supervises and assists grounds personnel in the removal of snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.
• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.

Work Schedule:

Mon – Thurs or Tues – Fri 6:30 am – 5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.