What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Groundskeeper, Landscape Services position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to supervise and/or perform skilled groundskeeping and general gardening duties on grounds or in greenhouse of university.
Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: 6:30am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Minimum 8th grade education
- Experience
2 years experience as Groundskeeper, or equivalent.
- Licenses and Certifications
(DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid State of Texas Driver's License required or obtained within 6 months of being hired. within 180 Days
***UPLOAD CURRENT RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION INCLUDING SKILLED TRADE LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS IF AVAILABLE***
JOB DUTIES
- Participates in work of groundskeeper by cultivating, pruning, fertilizing, planting and transplanting a wide variety of shrubs, plants, trees flowers & tropical plants.
- Waters trees, shrubs, seedlings, flowers, lawns & tropical plants. Monitors plants for insects or diseases.
- Prepares propagation beds, potting materials and repots tropical plantings.
- Cuts grass, using push or riding mowers.
- Assists with special projects, special event set ups and Interiorscape installations.
- Trims & edges sidewalks, driveways and flower beds.
- Cuts weeds and brush, and removes leaves and rubbish from grounds and campus Interiorscapes.
- Coaches new employees in duties and techniques to be employed. Monitors work in absence of foreman ensuring assignments are completed.
- Evaluate potential hazards of assigned duties and complete work in a safe & productive manner.
- Proper use, care, maintenance and secure storage of University vehicle, equipment & tools assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to 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; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UTSouthwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
