Groundsworker - Facilities Management and Development
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. 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.
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
- Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Performs general gardening work
- Maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus
Benefits
- Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
