Manager - The University of Texas at Austin : Job Details

Overview

Oversees all landscape maintenance operations across the University of Texas at Austin campus, ensuring the grounds are well-maintained, visually appealing, and functionally suited to campus needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work schedules, staffing, training, field inspections, and task prioritization for landscape maintenance, irrigation, and installation/greenhouse teams. Ensures quality control across all operational areas.
• Coordinates and establishes maintenance priorities and oversees small-scale projects across the campus.
• Monitors the UT Works system and manages work orders to ensure tasks are completed, billed appropriately, and properly documented. Verifies that daily labor reports are entered accurately and in full.
• Develops and delivers performance evaluations and provides staff with support in coaching and corrective actions.
• Operates campus vehicles and equipment safely, using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for each task. Ensures that all Grounds and Landscape department employees comply with UT PPE policies.
• Oversees the operation and performance of the campus central control irrigation system to ensure efficient and effective water management.
• Provides input on campus landscape renovation projects, contributing expertise to planning and design discussions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in landscape maintenance operations, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in scheduling, team coordination, and operational oversight.
• Working knowledge of trade-specific tools and equipment, including central irrigation systems.
• Familiarity with local plant species and plant health care practices.
• Experience with work order management systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple priorities.
• Possess a valid Class C Texas Drivers License and maintain an acceptable driver rating as established in The University of Texas System Policy UTS157.
• Hold a Non-Commercial Political Pesticide Applicator License with the Texas Department of Agriculture or be able to obtain one within six months of hire.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in a landscape-related field such as Horticulture, Natural Sciences, or Landscape Architecture.
• More than 10 years of experience in landscape maintenance operations, with over 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience working in a university or campus environment.
• Professional certifications and licenses such as: Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) PGMS; ISA Certified Arborist; Licensed Irrigator or Technician; TNLA; Professional Landscape Architect; Non-Commercial Political Pesticide Applicator License.
• Advanced knowledge of local plant species and organic landscape practices; soil amendments, fertilizers, and plant health care; greenhouse and nursery operations.
• Proficiency with work order management systems and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.
• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License and ability to maintain an acceptable driver rating per The University of Texas System Policy UTS157.

Driving

This job requires a class C operator's driver's license. The applicant selected 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 who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary

$80,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniform or PPE
• All weather conditions
• Extreme temperatures
• Chemical fumes
• Standard office
• Biohazards/chemicals
• Electrical/mechanical
• Keyboard
• Manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs/ladders
• Lifting

Work Shift

40 hours, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In person at office 100%

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility & Compliance

Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, 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 discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. See policy for details.

Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) and E-Verify: If hired, you will complete the I-9 form and may be required to provide documents. UT Austin uses E-Verify for new hires. For more information, see the E-Verify posters and related notices.

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