Lead Groundsworker

CSU Careers•Long Beach, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services or his designee, assist, supervise and coordinate the activities of Grounds workers, Gardeners, Gardening Specialists and other technicians/specialists engaged in general grounds maintenance. This is a temporary position for one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Requirements

Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of experience in planting, cultivating, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in general grounds maintenance work required.
Valid California driver’s license required.
Basic computer skills, ability to send and read email, operate programs as trained.
Must be able to occasionally work flexible schedules to meet organizational goals.
Ability to provide training, interpret policies and explain methods and procedures.
Have good horticulture knowledge of identification of plants and maintenance methods.
Ability to draft, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
Ability to inspect and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to read and write at a level sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
Ability to perform general gardening and grounds maintenance work.
Supervision experience in an institutional setting.
Knowledge and ability to read blueprints and inspect quality of work.
Must be able to read, write, and speak at a level appropriate to the position.
Experience working in a university or large organizational service 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.

Nice To Haves

Advance knowledge of irrigation programming, scheduling, design and installation.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, assign and supervise routine maintenance function.
Maintains, Installs and develops new planting sites or restoration of existing landscaping.
Work in support of campus events and activities.
Schedules irrigation controllers in the field and through the Rain master central irrigation system, works with outside contractors/vendors in coordinating work, inspecting work completed to the satisfaction of University standards.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Communicates with the University community in a civil manner.
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."

Benefits

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