Groundskeeper

Job Posting Title:

Groundskeeper

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Hiring Department:

Marine Science Institute

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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:

PORT ARANSAS, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE IN PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS.

Only applicants authorized to work in the USA will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ground for planting, cultivate, fertilize, water, and prune flowers, shrubs and trees.
• Operate push and riding mowers and trim plants and hedges using other equipment.
• Clean and maintain tools, equipment, materials and supplies. Light construction and demolition and moving appliances and furniture.
• Drive UT vehicle to pick up plants, fertilizer or other items. Transport furniture to the warehouse.
• Inspect for pests, diseases, or other deteriorating agents and take the necessary steps for their eradication.
• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school degree or equivalency. Use of hand and power tools applicable to the trade. Demonstrated ability to follow instructions. Valid Texas driver's license. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 6 months experience in a commercial environment.

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.

Salary Range

$31,200+ depending upon qualifications

Working Conditions

• 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.

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