Groundskeeper

Job Posting

Title:

Groundskeeper

Hiring Department: Marine Science Institute

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Mar 31, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Mar 01, 2027

Location: MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE (Port Aransas, Texas)

This position will be responsible for the maintenance of grounds at all campuses of the UT Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. The purpose of this position is to maintain and beautify the grounds at all MSI campus locations.

• Cleans, repairs, and maintains grounds equipment, mowers, line trimmers, blowers, chain saws, water pumps, etc.
• Landscapes, weeds, planting and preparing the ground for flowerbeds, irrigating the grounds, and controlling pest issues.
• Operates grounds equipment such as mowers, line trimmers, blowers, chain saws, water pumps, etc.
• Operates UT MSI vehicles to transport grounds personnel, grounds equipment, grounds supplies, appliances, furniture, etc.
• Assists other departments, such as custodial or maintenance, with moving furniture, appliances, and supplies.

• Use of hand and power tools applicable to the trade.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Lift, pull, and push up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Six months to one year of experience in a commercial environment.

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).

$31,200+ depending on qualifications.

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazards such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke and loud noises.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.
• May work in all weather conditions.

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

Important for 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 that ALL Required 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 questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, 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.