Landscape Services, Crew Leader

Job Posting Title:

Landscape Services, Crew Leader

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Hiring Department:

Campus Grounds and Landscape

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person who wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
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Purpose

Provide skilled landscaping work to maintain the health and appearance of The University of Texas at Austin campus landscape.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of gardeners and groundskeepers in the performance of landscaping tasks.
• Maintains landscape to university standards by safely operating landscape equipment including power mowers, string trimmers, blowers, and other equipment and tools used in the performance of landscape tasks.
• Ensures the timely completion of written and oral instructions, assigns work to the crew, completes routine paperwork including performance evaluations, enters reports electronically, and ensures the accuracy of employee attendance records.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task, assures crew members follow safety rules and wear appropriate PPE, reports unsafe conditions, and maintains safe conditions for the crew and the university community.
• Applies mulch, soil amendments, fertilizers and pesticides, and irrigation to the landscape as instructed.
• Cleans, maintains, operates university vehicles and equipment, and maintains acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
• Safely operates landscaping equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs. Other related functions to be assigned, including working with other departments within the Campus Operations portfolio and throughout The University of Texas System, and occasional overtime required, to support organizational goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED. Four years of experience in landscape maintenance or construction. One year experience in a supervisory capacity. Experience in the care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns. Experience using power equipment and hand tools used in gardening work. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs. Capable of working in all types of adverse conditions (weather, dust, noise, heights, fumes). Stable work history. Ability to perform basic computer operations. Current Class "C" Operator Driver License required. Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resided in for the past 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree or formal coursework in horticulture or related field. Technical training in landscaping or horticulture including the concepts and theory of organic management programs. Knowledge of the use of native plants in the landscape. Experience applying this knowledge in day to day operations. Knowledge of the concepts of riparian zone function and restoration, including management of invasive species. Experience with use and maintenance of battery powered landscape equipment. More than four years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaping in an institutional or commercial setting. More than four years of experience using landscaping equipment. More than one year of experience in a supervisory capacity. Pesticide Applicators License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Driving Required

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).

Salary Range

$42,848 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Biohazards and chemicals
• Electrical and mechanical
• Climbing of stairs and ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Standard office
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Exposure to environmental conditions (to include dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, air pollution, and loud noises). Lifts, pushes, and pulls up to 50 pounds. May twist, grasp, pull, and bend. Attends safety training sessions.

Work Shift

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Required Materials

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

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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.

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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Pay Transparency:

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 applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original

documents

to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish)

[PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (English)

[PDF]
- Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

[PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in

HOP-3031

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The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may

access the most recent report here

or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.