Groundsworker - 2 Positions Available

California State University, Long Beach • Long Beach, CA

1d • $3,461 - $4,752 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services or designee and immediate supervision of the Lead Groundsworker, and in accordance with schedules and periodic instructions, performs general grounds maintenance work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of the campus.

Requirements

• Horticultural knowledge and experience in plant identification, maintenance methods, planting, trimming, caring for flowers, as well as turf and shrub maintenance.
• Ability and experience in performing general labor tasks related to landscaping and grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to work hands on within the trade requirement.
• Ability and experience in operating motor vehicles and motor driven equipment in the landscape field.
• Required experience and ability to operate tools and equipment specific to the landscape trade; use and care of tools and equipment.
• Solid work history.
• Experience working in a university or large public institutional setting.
• Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
• Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
• Equivalent to a high school diploma and one (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor required.
• CA Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Performs trash pickup and diversions throughout assigned areas on campus.
• Landscaping functions; weeding, planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and light pruning of shrubs, hedges, small tree, flowers. Use hand lawn mowers and power equipment. Irrigation repair.
• Operates and maintains a wide variety of garden tools and equipment and basic hand tools in performing duties and maintenance including repair, sharpening, cleaning and painting. Operates sedan, pickup truck, gas or electric carts and other equipment as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED