Groundsworker - Facilities Management and Development
Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA
•$41,532 - $57,024•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision of the University Housing Maintenance Manager and in accordance with schedules or periodic instructions, the grounds-worker performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus. Grounds-worker may work independently or as part of a grounds team.
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.
Responsibilities
- Performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus.
- May work independently or as part of a grounds team.
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance
- retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
- educational benefits for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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