Lead Groundsworker

Fresno State•Fresno, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Lead Groundsworker oversees and may assist employees performing campus grounds work. Depending on the assignment, the position may lead five to ten employees performing general gardening and grounds maintenance; lead and assist two to five employees doing specialized work such as ornamental gardens and landscapes, performance turf and play field maintenance, irrigation system operation and maintenance, lawn maintenance, and pest control; or oversee and assist a crew of more than ten employees on grounds projects such as planting major turf, flower, or shrub areas, installing irrigation systems, and installing landscape or hardscape features. The position may require after-hours and weekend work. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, probationary, non-exempt position. The anticipated hiring salary is $3,890 per month, and the classification salary range is $3,890–$5,555 per month. The area of consideration is limited to on-campus, state-funded employees.

Requirements

Two years of experience planting, cultivating, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or performing skilled grounds maintenance work.
Experience leading and assisting a team of workers engaged in horticultural work.
Valid California Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Possess the appropriate California Department of Pesticide Regulation license to perform pest control work: Qualified Applicator License or Qualified Applicator Certificate.
Knowledge of effective leadwork oversight and Grounds Department guidelines and procedures for assigning work.
Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in planting, cultivating, and caring for flowers, shrubs, lawns, and trees.
Working knowledge of common plant diseases, pests, and weeds, and approved methods and materials for their control and eradication.
Knowledge of planting and growing requirements for plants commonly grown in the region of California, with special attention to drought-tolerant plants.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; provide training; interpret policies; explain methods and procedures; and inspect and evaluate work.
Ability to develop and implement pest control programs, including IPM and organic methods, and maintain chemical inventories, pesticide-use reports, and compliance programs.
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position and perform general gardening and grounds maintenance work.
Interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and a professional attitude while on duty.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills, knowledge, and abilities in sprinkler repair, horticultural spray work, plant propagation, gardening, or nursery work.
Two years of experience caring for and maintaining landscaped areas in an institutional setting.
Four years of experience in the full range of horticultural work on performance turf and play fields or a golf course.
Arborist Certification.
PCA License.

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist employees performing general gardening and grounds maintenance in assigned campus areas.
Oversee and assist crews performing specialized work, including ornamental garden and landscape maintenance, performance turf and play field maintenance, irrigation system operation and maintenance, lawn maintenance, and pest control.
Oversee and assist crews completing grounds projects, including planting major turf, flower, or shrub areas; installing irrigation systems; and installing landscape or hardscape features.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others; provide training; interpret policies; explain methods and procedures; and inspect and evaluate work.
Develop and implement pest control programs, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and organic methods.
Maintain chemical inventory, pesticide-use reports, and compliance programs.
Perform general gardening and grounds maintenance work.
Maintain regular attendance and a professional attitude while on duty.