Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 - Facilities Maintenance Services

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 for the Facilities Maintenance Services Department. This position is responsible for maintaining campus grounds by keeping all walkways, roadways, parking lots and landscapes neat, clean, presentable, free of trash, fallen leaves, and snow and ice.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Perform seasonal grounds care in the summer and winter months such as, mow lawns, edge, whip, aerate, thatch, fertilize, maintain planter beds, remove snow and ice as needs arise or sand and de-ice surfaces;
• Keep the University campus free of trash debris and litter to present a clean, neat and attractive environment;
• Ensure trash containers are in their proper place and are emptied on a regularly scheduled basis;
• Clean the ditch weirs, debris, and trash from around the lake;
• Assist in setting up for special events and regularly scheduled events such as commencement, registration, honors convocation, and campus clean-up after such events;
• Perform general grounds clean-up of job sites;
• Operate light vehicles and equipment including hand and power tools as well as light mechanized equipment such as power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts and hoists;
• Perform preventative maintenance per established frequencies;
• Recognize and report plant disease and fungus;
• Conduct winter maintenance activities in planted areas, such as but not limited to, tree shrub and perennial trimming, mulching, pre-emergent application, and irrigation maintenance and repair;
• Perform periodic maintenance and make minor repairs on tools and equipment in order to maximize efficiency and life span; and
• Other duties as assigned.

This position provides the opportunity for progression to a Grounds Maintenance Worker 3 after obtaining the Restricted Use Pesticide License.

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires six (6) months of experience performing basic grounds maintenance work; OR
• Six (6) months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 in Nevada State service; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

A valid Class "C" driver's license or higher operator's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Physical Demands:

This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling. Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech.

This position requires working with and around hazardous building materials containing asbestos and solvents; exposure to environmental allergens (grasses, weeds, pollens and trees); frequent lifting, climbing and moving; and exposure to hot and cold temperatures when working outside.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with 1+ years of experience in landscape maintenance; irrigation knowledge and certification/s; and arboriculture knowledge and certification/s are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position may be able to elect an alternative work schedule.

This position is part of the Facilities Services Weather Essential Personnel and may be required to report to work for their regularly scheduled shift without any phone/cell phone notification; and is subject to a variable workweek schedule.

This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours.

Compensation Grade:

Grade 22

In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.

The Perks of PERS!

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.

Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees:

The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related. Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit

Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program:

The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses. Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program

Department Information:

The Facilities Services Department is an organizational unit of the Division of Administration and Finance, and includes Planning and Construction Services, Parking and Transportation Services, and Maintenance Services. For more information, please visit: Facilities Services