<p>EEO Statement:</p> <p>The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.</p> <p>Job Title Grounds Leader Job Grade FP04H Division Business and Finance College/Dept Facilities Management and Planning Department Landscape Requisition Number 2024-00268 FTE (full-time equivalency) 100.00 Work Schedule M-F 7am - 3:30pm Does the position provide the opportunity to work Remotely/Telecommuting? No remote/telecommute opportunity Appointment Term 12- 12/12 months Is this position essential personnel according to the inclement weather policy? Yes Pay Information $16.00 -$19.04/ hour depending on experience Pay Schedule Hourly FLSA Designation Non-Exempt Position Summary</p> <p>Under general direction from the Supervisor the Grounds Lead will perform general landscape and grounds maintenance functions, and other duties as assigned. The Grounds Lead will assist the supervisor in their absence to help guide fellow team members, promoting teamwork and effective communication. The Grounds lead will be subject for call back for any grounds related emergency, operate various grounds maintenance and landscape tools, and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Responsibility Area: Assist Supervisor Duties:</p> <p>Assist and support the supervisor in their leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor, ensuring efficiency in operations.</p> <p>Percentage Of Time 25 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Landscaping Duties:</p> <p>Performs landscaping task and other related duties as assigned such as mowing, mulching, seeding, weeding, watering, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, pest control, applying weed and insect pesticides on lawns, shrubs, perennials, and trees manually and with powered equipment.</p> <p>Percentage Of Time 25 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Training Duties:</p> <p>Train new team members on best practices, safety protocols, and efficient work methods on all tools, equipment, and vehicles.</p> <p>Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Snow Removal Duties:</p> <p>Assist in snow and ice removal from steps, sidewalks, parking lots, and drives using manual and powered equipment.</p> <p>Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Emergencies Duties:</p> <p>Respond to emergencies that may arise on campus. Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies and needed coverage.</p> <p>Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Maintenance Duties:</p> <p>Assist in making sure all equipment and vehicles are properly maintained, stored, in safe working condition, and clean. Provides any issues to the Supervisor. Performs maintenance and light construction duties on external structures and grounds to include fences, retaining walls, plant material, and roadways.</p> <p>Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function: Yes Responsibility Area: Campus Trash Removal Duties:</p> <p>Removal of trash and debris from grounds, outdoor containers, buildings and receptacle sites. Oversee the recycling of material and the recycling program. Maintaining the entrances, parking lots, sidewalks, turf, beds, and appearance of campus grounds by daily litter and trash pick up.</p> <p>Percentage Of Time 10 Essential Function: Yes</p> <p>Required and Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Required Education</p> <p>High School Diploma</p> <p>Required Experience</p> <p>3 years experience in grounds/landscaping or similar work</p> <p>Required License/Certification</p> <p>Valid Driver's License is required</p> <p>Required Additional Qualifications:</p> <p>NA</p> <p>Preferred Education</p> <p>NA</p> <p>Preferred Experience Preferred License/Certification</p> <p>Pesticide License</p> <p>Preferred Additional Qualifications:</p> <p>Compliance Requirements</p> <p>Credit Check No Motor Vehicle Licensing Validity Check Yes Pre-employment Physical Request and Assessment Yes Drug Screen Yes</p>