Grounds Crew Leader

Title: Grounds Crew Leader

Employee Classification: Grounds Crew Leader

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-VP Finance & Admin

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Facilities

Department: UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $36,383.40 - $38,203.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us

• Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

First impressions matter! As the department of first impressions, the Grounds department is essential to project the correct image of the University's longevity, culture, and priorities. Here at UNT, we Mean Green, and we strive to show that in how we as a department tend to our campus. A well-maintained grounds provides social, economic, and environmental benefits to the university, the students, the faculty and staff, and the surrounding community. Grounds maintenance professionals create safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes with these goals at the forefront of all we do.

Position Overview

The Facilities Department at the University of North Texas is seeking to hire a Grounds Crew Leader to join our team.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises and works with crew to ensure all assigned areas and tasks are completed properly and according to the schedule.

• Ensure all safety and proper horticultural practices are followed.

• Supervises and participates in mowing, trimming, edging, hand weeding, digging, planting, pruning, trash detail, and all other landscape related tasks.

• Takes proactive measures in addressing problem areas, including making plans, asking for assistance from other teams, and reporting to Grounds Supervisor or Grounds Manager.

• Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner, including labor reports, daily completion reports, mileage forms, and others as required.

• Properly maintains grounds vehicles and equipment and promptly reports problems requiring repair.

• Participates on inclement weather team for ice and snow removal.

• Ensures that crew properly follows all break times, lunch times, and work schedules.

• Trains and supervises new and inexperienced crew members including students.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years' of related experience with some experience in a lead or supervisory role; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to keep records and complete forms accurately.

• Ability to direct and manage the work of others.

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to complete tasks (example: measuring).

• Physical ability to perform work involving standing, stooping, operating equipment, and lifting.

• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

• At least two years of previous grounds maintenance related experience.

• At least one year of leadership experience.

• At least two years of experience working as part of a team.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Possession of a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.

Job Duties:

• Supervises and works with crew to ensure all assigned areas and tasks are completed properly and according to the schedule. Ensures that crew members properly follow all break times, and work schedules.

• Trains new and inexperienced crew members, including students, in horticulture practices, mowing, and safety.

• Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner, including labor reports, daily completions reports, mileage forms, and others as required.

• Ensures all safety and proper horticultural practices are followed.

• Supervises and assists grounds personnel in the removal of snow and ice from walks and roadways when necessary.

• Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.

• Promotes Facilities core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.

• Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

• Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance

Work Schedule:

Monday

• Thursday or Tuesday

• Friday 6:30 am

• 5:00 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

Yes

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.