Grounds Maintenance Worker 3 (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R014xxxx]

Grounds Maintenance Worker 3 (Tree Crew), Facilities Management

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Grounds Maintenance Worker 3 (Tree Crew), Facilities Management [R0149185].

Grounds Maintenance Workers perform landscape, garden, and greenhouse duties such as planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, weeding, and snow and ice prevention and removal; operate hand and power tools, power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, and hoists.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Must have a working knowledge of gardening and landscape methods, techniques, material, and equipment; methods, materials, and tools used in grounds tree service work; ability to safely and properly operate a wide variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment. Must become familiar with power equipment such as chain saws, stump grinders, limb chippers, and dump trucks.

This position will work with the Grounds Department assigned to tree care and will follow ANSI Standards for tree care, pruning, fertilization, planting, and removal. Applicants must be willing to work above ground, be willing to climb trees at precarious heights, and learn proper knot tying for safety. ISA Certification is preferable. The incumbent will be required to acquire and meet standards regarding knowledge of tree safety, tree rescue, and herbicide and fertilizer application.

Employees must possess and maintain a valid State of Nevada Drivers license. Employees must obtain forklift operator and man lift operator licenses by 11 month evaluation of hire and maintain throughout employment with the University.

Work Schedule is 6 : 00am 2 : 30pm Monday through Friday. This schedule could be temporarily or permanently adjusted should the needs of the University.

Per Executive Order 2025-002, all minimum qualifications have been waived for this position until December 31, 2025. Please refer to the link for more information : Executive Order 2025-002.

One year of experience performing grounds maintenance work using a variety of tools, equipment, and techniques; OR six months of experience as a Grounds Maintenance Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

ISA Certification

ANSI Standards for tree care

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Grade 23, Step 1, salary $40,966.56. 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 include :

• 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 include :

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 Veterans status. Attach ALL documents in the CV / Resume attachment section when applying. If you do not attach a cover letter your application will be incomplete. This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on October 16, 2025.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply.

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions.

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 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 origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks, and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment.

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

Cover letter & resume

Posting Close Date : 10 / 17 / 2025

Note to Applicant : This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided). Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.