"Grounds Leader"

Job Details

UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.

Job Summary:

Under general direction from the Supervisor the Grounds Lead will perform general landscape and grounds maintenance functions, and other duties as assigned. The Grounds Lead will assist the supervisor in their absence to help guide fellow team members, promoting teamwork and effective communication. The Grounds lead will be subject for call back for any grounds-related emergency, operate various grounds maintenance and landscape tools, and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

About Us:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Required Qualifications:

Required Education: High School Diploma

Required Experience: 3 years experience in grounds/landscaping or similar work

List any required license/certification: Valid Driver’s License is required

Preferred Qualifications: Pesticide License

Compliance Requirements:

Credit Check: No

Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check: Yes

Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment: Yes

Drug Screen: Yes

Additional Information:

Information at a Glance

Req Id: 775

Campus Label: University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)

Org Unit: Grounds UNO

Job Location: Omaha, NE 68182

Application Review Date: 9/1/25

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised Salary: $16.00 -$19.04/ hour depending on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

Worksite Eligibility: On-site

Benefits Eligible: Yes

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: Ross Denton

Special Instructions to Applicant: The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Posting Start Date: 9/2/25