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Please visit our website at to learn more about Landscape Services.

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website atto learn more about the total benefits and compensation offered when you join our team at UT Austin.

Additional Indirect Compensation for this position (not all-inclusive, please see HR website)

• Up to 8% employer matching contribution to Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Basic medical package is 100% employer-paid coverage for employee
• Optional medical insurance for employee's dependents - up to 50% employer paid
• Optional dental, vision, and term life insurance for employees and dependents
• Paid holiday time off each year; state legislature determines the number of holidays
• 12 days of paid vacation time off per year for new employees (increases with longevity, see HR website)
• 12 days of paid sick leave per year (see HR website)
• Staff Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to Recreation & Health Facilities

Hours may vary based on water restrictions, seasonal changes, campus events, and emergencies. May require overtime with minimum notice. Hiring decision contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check, passing a WorkSTEPS assessment, and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Applications will be reviewed online.

• Inspects irrigation systems for proper performance.
• Performs repairs on the irrigation system in a timely manner.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on the irrigation system.
• Improves the irrigation system for water conservation.
• Sets irrigation timers on automatic control devices in assigned area of responsibility to promote healthy plant growth, while at the same time following up to date water restrictions.
• Drives, cleans and maintains University vehicles and equipment.

High school graduation or GED. Two years of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on commercial irrigation systems. Able to obtain an Irrigation Technician License through TCEQ within one calendar year of being hired. Current Class "C" Operator Driver License required. Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) showing a driving history going back 36 months. This includes all states resided in for the past 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a University-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Completion of course work or training in irrigation maintenance and installation. More than four years of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in irrigation fields. Have one of the following: Irrigator's, Auditor, Inspector's, BPAT License. Experience with installation and repair of central controlled irrigation systems.

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).

$43,923 + depending on qualifications

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

• May work in confined spaces, be exposed to loud noises, be exposed to dust/allergens, and lift up to 50 lbs. May twist, grasp, push, pull, and bend. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.

• Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

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

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies 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.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot 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, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use 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. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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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 a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.