Groundsworker- 4 Positions Available

California State University, Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

5d•$3,461 - $44,752•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services or designee, and immediate supervision of the Lead Groundsworker, the Groundsworker performs general grounds maintenance and maintains the grounds in an assigned campus area, following schedules and periodic instructions. The role supports a safe, attractive, and well-maintained campus environment through landscape care, cleanup, irrigation work, equipment use, event support, and other duties assigned to support campus operations. This is a temporary, one-year appointment with no permanent status granted; assignments may expire before the stated ending date. The position is a 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week. Four positions are available.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma.
One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas, general grounds maintenance work, or related manual labor.
California driver's license.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
Ability to follow university policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those related to safety, civility, information security, and nondiscrimination.
Ability to operate and maintain landscape equipment, hand tools, carts, trucks, and other grounds vehicles.
Ability to perform heavy work involving lifting more than 40 pounds; approximately half of the incumbent's time is spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing.
Employees required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use a personal vehicle more than once a month on University business must take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required for employment.
The employee must comply with mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and CSU Executive Order 1083.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a wide range of grounds maintenance activities.
Working knowledge of plant health, common pests, and disease identification.
Skill in edging and trimming turf and ground cover using manual and powered equipment.
Experience assisting with irrigation repairs, chemical applications, and landscape improvements.
Experience supporting campus events and recording labor and vehicle inspection information in required systems.

Responsibilities

Perform trash pickup and diversions throughout assigned campus areas.
Perform landscaping tasks including weeding, planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and light pruning of shrubs, hedges, small trees, and flowers.
Edge and trim ground cover and turf around foundations, irrigation components, retaining walls, and landscape features using manual and powered equipment.
Remove leaves and weeds, collect trash, and clean walkways and patios.
Assist with chemical applications, irrigation repairs, and landscape improvements, including lawn renovation, pruning shrubs and ground covers, tree planting and removal, and hand trenching.
Operate and maintain landscape equipment, hand tools, carts, trucks, and other grounds vehicles; keep tools and equipment in good working condition.
Support campus events through setup and teardown activities.
Record daily labor and vehicle inspection information in required systems.
Follow safety practices, university policies, and departmental procedures.
Respond to emergency situations and assist with university functions.
Perform other duties as assigned to support campus operations.

Benefits

Up to 24 vacation days per year, depending on employee group and/or length of service.
14 paid holidays.
12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit retirement plan, with voluntary 403(b), 401(k), and 457 savings options.
Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program counseling and support services for employees and their families.
Wellness programs.
Professional development opportunities.
Insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.