Groundskeeper-Senior bei UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio · San Antonio, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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Under limited supervision, responsible for providing routine semi-skilled landscaping and care in the maintenance of the grounds. Upkeeps and cultures lawn, plants, hedges, trees, and general maintenance of grounds. May lead or mentor lower level team members.
Schedule: Monday-Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm
Responsibilities
- Mows, trims, and edges turf grass areas.
- Prunes trees and trim shrubs.
- Grades, seeds and lays sod.
- Grades, lays out, replaces, tends and maintains flowerbeds or other decorative landscaping.
- Installs, maintains and performs minor repairs of irrigation systems.
- Maintains walkways, driveways and parking lots to include removing ice and snow.
- Maintains grounds clean and reports broken or leaking hydrants, faulty sprinkler system equipment and any unsightly plant or material conditions on the grounds.
- Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Applies advanced skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment appropriate to area of specialization.
- Performs more advanced functions and assists with the training and development of lower level employees.
- Works with crew to ensure all assigned areas and tasks are completed properly and according to schedule.
- May lead crews or projects as assigned.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of landscaping methods and techniques.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in grounds maintenance and installations.
- Experience using hand tools, powers tools and other maintenance equipment including but not limited to leaf blowers, string-line trimmers, walk-behind curb edger, and large mowers.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Basic mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot simple mechanical failures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Time management skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or GED is required.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Valid TX Driver's License is required - must have a clear driving record.
Company
Benefits Overview
UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
