Grounds Maintenance Worker 5, Grounds Services (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R0154060]

Job Description

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Grounds Maintenance Worker 5, Grounds Services (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R0154060]
ROLE of the POSITION
This position will lead a crew of Grounds Maintenance Worker 2s that focus primarily on the maintenance of a large variety of tree species, across the UNLV Campus.
The incumbent will serve as primary supervisor for the Proactive crew. Plan and schedule the work to be completed based on a systematic approach to ensure no area on campus is forgotten. Adjust schedules as needed to accommodate events, schedules, and traffic by choosing locations that don't interfere with campus operations. Coordinate with other supervisors, trades, or departments to ensure we do not disrupt events, classes, or impede other work being done. May work with and coordinate and work with vendors assisting the grounds and FM team as needed, for a project or in times of staffing shortages.Complete all paperwork for work orders, Workday, and evaluations. Provide hands-on training to new crew members and act as the primary trainer for them. Conduct quality control inspections of completed work to ensure work is completed timely and up to ISA standards. Rotate duties for crew members to ensure equitable distribution of workload. Make sure employees are following proper procedures and wearing proper PPE, purchase PPE Supplies, and maintain an inventory of PPE. Work with Facilities Supervisor II and/or Grounds Superintendent on discipline of subordinate crew members. This includes attendance, behavior, following policy and procedure for any crew, department, university, NSHE, or State policy.
Remove suckers, water sprouts and diseased, broken, dead, low hanging, crisscrossing, rubbing, inward grown, close-crotched, malformed and otherwise undesirable branches.
Develop the tree's overall shape and structure by thinning and heading back. Prune for natural shapes using natural target pruning methods and giving attention to wound closure habits. Chip branches and brush and clean up work sites. Work may be from the ground, ladder, boomlift, or climbed.
Perform basic maintenance including lubricating, cleaning filters, fueling, and sharpening as specified in the Operator's Manual. Schedule with mechanics for major repairs or PMs as needed. Purchase supplies such as replacement chains and parts to maintain chainsaws.Ensures an appropriate inventory of replacement parts are maintained. May work with outside vendors on completing repairs to equipment as needed.
Provide supplemental water to all newly planted trees until they are adequately established. Prepare appropriate fertilizer formulas and recorded/updated with tree maintenance software and any/all applicable Department of Agriculture paperwork. Purchase supplies such as fertilizers to support the work of the unit. Ensure an appropriate inventory is available of chemicals and equipment necessary to complete the work. Deep root feed campus trees using powered spray units and feeder probes.
BACKGROUND SCREENING
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three years of experience providing grounds maintenance service including landscape, garden, or greenhouse maintenance; OR one year of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker IV in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES
Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our
Campus Values
in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.
SALARY
Grade 26, Step 1, salary $44,370.00.
In accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC)
284.170
, initial appointments to classified positions typically begin at Step 1 of the assigned grade. A "Step" refers to the specific rate of pay within a grade, as determined by the Division of Human Resources.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Competitive total rewards package including:
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard
discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming
for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program,
Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants - contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our
Veterans Webpage
.
HOW TO APPLY
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BELOW BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.
Submit
a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume
listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran's status.
Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying
.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair.

This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on
November 9, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at
Veterans Webpage
or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on
How to Apply
. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or
UNLVJobs@unlv.edu
and include the job requisition number in your email subject line.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
Current UNLV and
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
employees must apply through Workday. Type Find Jobs in the Workday search bar or access the page directly here:
JOB HUB
Search for this position using the job requisition number
R0154060
.
To ensure your application is processed correctly, current UNLV and NSHE employees should apply internally through Workday.
If you submit an application through the external careers site, you will be asked to reapply as an internal application, which may delay your application.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at:
http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national ori