Groundsworker

CSU Careers • Chico, CA

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About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of the Lead Groundsworker and occasional direction of the Manager of Custodial & Grounds, the Groundsworker performs general gardening work and maintains grounds in assigned campus areas. The position serves University Housing, a complex department with approximately 60 employees working various shifts and providing administrative and operational services across six residential halls and a 25-building apartment community.

Requirements

• One year of experience caring for or maintaining landscaped areas, performing general grounds maintenance, or in related manual labor.
• Maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout employment.
• Complete and remain compliant with the CSU Defensive Driver's Training course.
• Pass an audiometry evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with horticultural spraying and pest eradication in an institutional or commercial setting.
• Experience with irrigation systems, including installing and maintaining sprinkler heads, repairing irrigation lines, and using smart irrigation controllers.
• Experience in general grounds maintenance in an institutional or commercial setting.
• Experience with landscape construction projects, including installing and planting shrubs, trees, flowers, and ground covers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the differences between native and ornamental plants.
• Experience maintaining sports fields.
• Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform general gardening work.
• Maintain the grounds in assigned areas of campus.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver, if eligible.
• Sick leave.
• Vacation.
• Health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed