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GROUNDS MANAGER
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Position Number: 5895300
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Facilities Management

GROUNDS MANAGER

Job ID: 12965
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Facilities Business Operations

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

Essential Functions

Responsible for the management and monitoring of grounds operations in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Overseeing routine groundskeeping activities like mowing, trimming, edging, weeding, planting, pruning, and fertilizing.

Responsible for the cleanliness, curb appeal, and appearance of the campus, while keeping the plant material healthy and grass area green.

Oversees hiring, training, scheduling and supervising of ground staff, including assigning tasks, evaluating performance, and addressing concerns. purchasing of supplies and materials, and grounds contractual services.

Develops and implements safety and Standard Operating Procedures, sustainable practices and pest control measures.

Ensures a safe work environment through compliance of all laws, rules and regulations.

Establishes strategic goals by gathering pertinent business and operations information, identifying and evaluating trends and options, defining objectives and evaluating outcomes. Attends continuing education/ certification classes as it pertains to remaining current within the industry.

Assists with the s preparation and maintenance of budgets; monitors expenditures; participates in justification and submittal of capital improvements project. Maintains operations records and prepares monthly reports regarding activities and costs. Directs and monitors inventory control processes to minimize shrink and waste.

Accomplishes staff results and encourages a team effort by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results; coaching, counseling and developing employees; and enforcing policies, procedures and productivity standards.

Maintains quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvement.

Develops designs and implements landscaping plans; serve as a resource person for all technical grounds related information

Determines the equipment and services required for jobs. These services may include the care of turf, ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers, annuals and specialty plants and gardens.

Oversees irrigation operation including routine repair and maintenance, calibration, application and upgrades to ensure most efficient use of a natural resource and reduce cost.

Provides professional advice on the selection, ordering, installation and management of trees, shrubs, perennials, ground covers, annuals, specialty plants and turf.

Applies principles of landscaping, horticulture, hardscapes, green house operation and irrigation systems.

Develops and implements the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan for Ornamental landscape.

Provides assistance with University events. Ensures that campus events set ups, take downs and clean ups before and after events and meet APPA Level I standards.

Performs Quality Control Inspections routinely while developing and implementing action plans for deficiencies and opportunities for improvement. Keep a clear record of inspections and action plans.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies/ procedures.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Agronomy with an emphasis on ornamental landscape management or similar or related field. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.

Experience:

Preferred Qualifications: Five years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have or be able to obtain Irrigator's license for the state of Texas.

Ability to obtain pesticide license within six months from hire in the following categories: core, turf, and ornamentals.

Excellent written (report writing) and oral communication skills.

Excellent organization skills, team oriented; bilingual a plus.

Skills in developing, administering and tracking effective grounds management training programs.

Landscape construction - installation experience (desirable).

Ability to operate typical equipment associated with grounds management.

Must be willing to travel out of region from time to time.

Ability to work extended hours or varied work scheduled as deemed necessary with grounds.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12965&PostingSeq=1