Landscape Services Supervisor

Landscape Services Supervisor Hiring Department: Campus Grounds and Landscape Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS Provides leadership and hands‑on oversight for the care, maintenance, and enhancement of landscaped grounds and plant materials at the University of Texas at Austin. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising grounds maintenance operations, including mowing, edging, planting, irrigation repair, fertilization, pruning, and overall landscape upkeep. Ensures campus grounds are maintained in a safe, attractive, and functional condition while effectively managing staff assignments, equipment, material and available resources to support long‑range landscaping goals and departmental objectives. Responsibilities Assures university landscape is maintained to established standards, including turf, shrub, irrigation systems, and hardscape. Directs several landscaping crews in the performance of landscaping tasks, including detailed recordkeeping, performance evaluations, timekeeping, and disciplinary actions. Monitors UT Works workbench for Landscape Services and completes appropriate work orders; enters daily labor records into the UT Works database. Purchases supplies and materials to support project installation and university landscape functions in accordance with university policies and procedures. Maintains crew work schedule, completes routine paperwork, semi‑annual and annual performance evaluations, employee daily sign‑in sheets, weekly electronic time reports, vehicle mileage logs, and verifies daily labor in UT Works. Supports campus events on the west side of campus, including commencement, football home games, and other sporting events. Support may include attending meetings, working overtime, coordinating labor, or other support as needed. Ensures crew members wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows safety rules to maintain safe working conditions. Performs additional duties as assigned, including coordinating with other departments within the Campus Operations portfolio; occasional overtime may be required. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or related field, or equivalent years of experience in a related field. Minimum five years of experience in landscape maintenance with at least four years of supervisory experience. Experience in Microsoft Office Suite. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate effectively with university staff and contacts. Stable work history and strong work ethic. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Must currently have or obtain a Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator’s License within six months. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Horticulture or related field. More than eight years of experience in landscape maintenance. More than four years of supervisory experience. Specific training, coursework, or credentials in the grounds and landscape trade—e.g., ISA, PGMS, TCEQ, TNLA. Experience working in a university or municipal setting. Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of work order management systems and software. Successful completion of a leadership development program. Driving Required Class “C” operator’s driver’s license is required. Applicants must provide a current three‑year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing as per university policy. Salary Range: $62,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Uniform or PPE required. All weather conditions, extreme temperatures, chemical fumes. Standard office, biohazards/chemicals, electrical/mechanical, keyboard usage. Manual dexterity, climbing of stairs and ladders. Lifting and moving. Work Shift: 40 hours, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In‑person 100% Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility Position eligible for Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) subject to at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions may not disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification Hired employees will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment. E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), the employee will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. Copies are available at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin