Groundsworker - Facilities Management and Development

California State University System • San Luis Obispo, CA

71d • $46,358 - $55,000

About The Position

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
• General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, turf, and flowers as well as the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and power equipment.
• Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
• General knowledge of sprinkler repair and irrigation fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret a pesticide or fertilizer label as well as apply both in a safe and effective manner.
• One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
• Educational benefits for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees