The University of Texas at El Paso
Position Information
Hiring Department: Facilities Management
Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday–Friday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Non‑exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Required Application Materials Resume
Submitting a cover letter and a list of three professional references is strongly encouraged.
Note To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Position Summary Under moderate supervision and with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, responsible for maintaining trees and plants to ensure their health, safe, and in attractive condition, including chemical applications, repairing, cabling, watering and pruning. Responsible for the removal of any dead, diseased, and declining trees and plants on campus.
Essential Functions
Manages the performance and development of maintenance teams and trade personnel ensuring effective execution of daily operations and long‑term maintenance strategies.
Provides guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations for subordinate supervisors and technical staff, fostering a culture of accountability excellence, and continuous improvement.
Develops and oversees work schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency across departments.
Reviews and evaluates tree maintenance needs and takes appropriate action.
Prepares, maintains, updates and reviews tree inventory; prepares written and oral reports regarding tree planting and tree removal to Grounds Management Personnel and other University personnel.
Knowledge of local tree and plant species and arboricultural practices.
Knowledge of tree maintenance methods and equipment maintenance.
Leads enterprise‑wide facilities planning to ensure optimal use of resources and long‑term resilience of infrastructure.
Ability to safely climb trees to perform proper pruning, as well as lift certification to perform inspections and pruning throughout campus.
Knowledge of insects and diseases that affect trees and plants in the region and the actions necessary to correct problems.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Instructs and assists ground personnel with tree installations, fertilization practices, pruning, and take downs as necessary.
Orders and installs plant material and equipment for projects and sites throughout campus.
Oversee planning and implementation of quality control functions to assure that proper methods are used and standards are met. Monitors’ performance enforces compliance with safety and operational policies, and implements corrective actions as needed.
Provides strategic coordination for facilities operations, aligning maintenance, capital planning, and infrastructure initiatives with long‑term organizational objectives and industry best practices.
Serves as the primary liaison between executive leadership, external contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal employees to ensure compliance, project alignment, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with other supervisors and staff to ensure holistic landscape health. Just as with other Facilities Services departments for efficiency and quality.
Implements building technologies, data‑informed maintenance practices, and coordination across teams to improve service delivery.
Assures that the University complies with Tree Campus USA criteria and submits annual applications.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s objectives, policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications
Education: Completion of two‑year certificate in arboriculture, horticulture or forestry. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification or ability to become certified within one year of employment.
Experience: Three years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic‑serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open‑access, top‑tier research university in America.
About Facilities Management Facilities Management, under the leadership of Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Stanley Joshua, oversees Facilities Services, Planning and Construction and Space Management. Working together as a team, we strive to fulfill the mission and vision of the University.
The UTEP campus has a rich history, and its architecture and infrastructure is truly a unique and important aspect of this history. Our campus and facilities are serviced by approximately 200 employees working as a team to operate, maintain, repair, renovate and clean over 5.21 million square feet of space in 80 structures located on 421 acres.
As a team, we support UTEP’s excellence in teaching, research, administration, and public service activities.
Additional Information The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Required to wear personal protective equipment to include steel toe or non‑slippery shoes, rubber boots, eye protection or face shields, dust mask, hearing protection, rubber or leather gloves and climbing gear.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Frequently, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747‑8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday–Friday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.
FLSA status: Non‑exempt
Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.
Required Application Materials Resume
Submitting a cover letter and a list of three professional references is strongly encouraged.
Note To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.
Position Summary Under moderate supervision and with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment, responsible for maintaining trees and plants to ensure their health, safe, and in attractive condition, including chemical applications, repairing, cabling, watering and pruning. Responsible for the removal of any dead, diseased, and declining trees and plants on campus.
Essential Functions
Manages the performance and development of maintenance teams and trade personnel ensuring effective execution of daily operations and long‑term maintenance strategies.
Provides guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations for subordinate supervisors and technical staff, fostering a culture of accountability excellence, and continuous improvement.
Develops and oversees work schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation to maximize efficiency across departments.
Reviews and evaluates tree maintenance needs and takes appropriate action.
Prepares, maintains, updates and reviews tree inventory; prepares written and oral reports regarding tree planting and tree removal to Grounds Management Personnel and other University personnel.
Knowledge of local tree and plant species and arboricultural practices.
Knowledge of tree maintenance methods and equipment maintenance.
Leads enterprise‑wide facilities planning to ensure optimal use of resources and long‑term resilience of infrastructure.
Ability to safely climb trees to perform proper pruning, as well as lift certification to perform inspections and pruning throughout campus.
Knowledge of insects and diseases that affect trees and plants in the region and the actions necessary to correct problems.
Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.
Instructs and assists ground personnel with tree installations, fertilization practices, pruning, and take downs as necessary.
Orders and installs plant material and equipment for projects and sites throughout campus.
Oversee planning and implementation of quality control functions to assure that proper methods are used and standards are met. Monitors’ performance enforces compliance with safety and operational policies, and implements corrective actions as needed.
Provides strategic coordination for facilities operations, aligning maintenance, capital planning, and infrastructure initiatives with long‑term organizational objectives and industry best practices.
Serves as the primary liaison between executive leadership, external contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal employees to ensure compliance, project alignment, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with other supervisors and staff to ensure holistic landscape health. Just as with other Facilities Services departments for efficiency and quality.
Implements building technologies, data‑informed maintenance practices, and coordination across teams to improve service delivery.
Assures that the University complies with Tree Campus USA criteria and submits annual applications.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s objectives, policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications
Education: Completion of two‑year certificate in arboriculture, horticulture or forestry. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification or ability to become certified within one year of employment.
Experience: Three years of experience related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.
UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic‑serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 85% of our 25,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open‑access, top‑tier research university in America.
About Facilities Management Facilities Management, under the leadership of Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Stanley Joshua, oversees Facilities Services, Planning and Construction and Space Management. Working together as a team, we strive to fulfill the mission and vision of the University.
The UTEP campus has a rich history, and its architecture and infrastructure is truly a unique and important aspect of this history. Our campus and facilities are serviced by approximately 200 employees working as a team to operate, maintain, repair, renovate and clean over 5.21 million square feet of space in 80 structures located on 421 acres.
As a team, we support UTEP’s excellence in teaching, research, administration, and public service activities.
Additional Information The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Required to wear personal protective equipment to include steel toe or non‑slippery shoes, rubber boots, eye protection or face shields, dust mask, hearing protection, rubber or leather gloves and climbing gear.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Frequently, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747‑8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
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