GROUNDSKEEPER III - PEST CONTROL

Posting Number: SRGV8471

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location: Brownsville, Texas

Department: Campus Facilities Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Scope of Job:

To perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the maintenance and service activities related to the University campus grounds including campus events and setups and the general maintenance of grass, plants, and trees both indoor and outdoor. Responsible for the application of pest control services inside campus facilities.

Description of Duties:

• Performs pest control services in and around campus facilities
• Cleans and maintains all campus grounds; perform basic landscaping duties.
• Maintains campus gardens including shrubberies, perennials, annual flowers and plants.
• Operates mowers, weed eaters, and trimmers to cut grass; irrigates and fertilizes grass, trees, shrubs and flower beds.
• Removes trash from building grounds and empties trash cans.
• Applies insecticides and pesticides to plants and weeds as needed.
• Assists with campus moves and event setups.
• Assists with irrigation maintenance repairs as needed.
• Cleans and maintains outdoor walkways, breezeways, stairways, loading docks and outdoor structures.
• Performs moderate repairs in roadways and parking lots.
• Cleans and maintains grounds maintenance equipment; troubleshoots and reports all problems for repairs.
• May be required to have flexible work schedule, to include but not limited to: work evenings, weekends, Holidays, overtime and any campus emergencies.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

Direct supervision from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Exercises general supervision over assigned staff.

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

N/A

Licenses/Certifications:

As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s).

Required Experience:

Three (3) or more years of experience in landscape care, maintenance and pest control application inside buildings.

Preferred Experience:

Methods and techniques of maintenance and repair related to the assigned area of responsibility: Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the assigned area of responsibility. Use and operate a variety of tools and equipment such as hand-held and power tools, hydraulic lifts and forklifts required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.

Equipment:

Standard office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/outdoor environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other:

Travel from site to site on the University campus; a constantly changing workplace; working with machinery; exposure to grease, dust and dirt; various weather conditions including inclement weather; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials, fumes and smoke and air contamination. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, bending, kneeling stooping, crawling, or climbing for extended periods of time; lifting and carrying moderate to heavy materials; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Physical Capabilities:

Employment Category: Full-Time

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date: 08/20/2021

Grant Funded Position: No

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EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth, Gender, Ethnicity/Race. Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at <https://careers.utrgv.edu> for detailed contact information. Additional Information: UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development. To apply, visit <https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48316>