Grounds Maintenance Worker 5, Grounds Services

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for *Updated*Grounds Maintenance Worker 5, Grounds Services [R0127291

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 31,000 students and more than 3,900 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 136,000 degrees, producing more than 120,000 alumni around the world. UNLV   is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in   maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE

Business Affairs includes departments that lay the foundation for all campus activities. We operate through the pillars of service and stewardship to create a safe, welcoming environment where faculty, staff, and students can thrive and succeed. We are here to serve and look forward to working with you to ensure you have the support needed to serve our students, faculty, and our community

ROLE of the POSITION

This position is responsible for maintenance of university grounds to include a wide variety of landscape and gardening duties such as, but not limited to, mowing, edging, line trimming, planting, rejuvenation, fertilization and weed control of landscape and flower beds utilizing a variety of hand tools and light to medium mechanized equipment such as mowers, pressure washers, forklifts and small tractors.  The incumbent will prepare new or rejuvenated landscape sites, and with assistance, install irrigation, topsoil, decorative material and appropriate plantings according to supervisor's instructions and/or landscape design plans.  Assistance in special events will also be required.

The incumbent must be able to identify plant diseases and undesirable pests and weeds associated with landscaping and apply corrective measure to eradicate them through the use of hand and powered tools and application of appropriate chemicals.

The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining grounds areas clean and free of trash, fallen leaves, standing water, snow and ice.  The person in this position will be required to report irrigation malfunctions to the appropriate personnel and may be required to make minor repairs on irrigation systems.

This person will be responsible for supervising Grounds Maintenance Workers 2's including work assignments, work review, disciplinary procedures and evaluations.  Must be able to independently prioritize and schedule grounds maintenance activities.  Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with varying levels of superiors and subordinates.  The incumbent must possess basic computer skills.  He or she will be responsible for training and safety of their crew as well as safety of their work area.  This position is also responsible for inventory and maintenance of assigned vehicle and tools.

Must obtain and maintain Man Lift and Forklift Operator Certifications within first 9 months of employment

A valid class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and all certifications and licenses must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Work Schedule is currently 6:00am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday.  This schedule could be temporary or permanently adjusted should the needs of the University require.

VACCINATION MANDATE POLICY

Per the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Emergency COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy, all NSHE employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious waiver request.  All candidates for employment must have this information on file with Human Resources prior to their start date. Information about how the policy applies to new hires is now available on the COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Mandate webpage.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience providing grounds maintenance service including landscape, garden or greenhouse maintenance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; OR one year of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker IV in Nevada State service

SALARY

Grade 26 Step 1, salary $ 35,328.96. "Step" means the number assigned by the Division of Human Resource Management to identify a specific rate of pay within a grade. Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

APPLICATION DETAILS

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BELOW BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veteran's or Disabled Veteran's status.

All documents should be attached in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete.

This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on *Updated* December 2, 2021. Materials should be addressed to Jose Jimenez and must be submitted online. We do not accept emailed materials.  For assistance with application process, contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, R0127291 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

UNLV does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color or religion pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook. Reports of discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or policies should be directed to UNLV's Title IX Coordinator Michelle Sposito. The Title IX Coordinator can be reached through the online reporting form, by email at [email protected] , by phone at (702) 895-4055, by mail at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.

Job Category

Classified

Required Attachment(s)

Resume and cover letter

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.