Temporary Groundskeeper
About The Position
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. Job Functions: Involves planning, organizing, coordinating and performing activities supporting exterior hard and soft scapes, including gardening, planting, landscape, grounds, playing fields, and tree maintenance, erosion control, pest management, exterior fire control projects, irrigation repair and maintenance, grounds equipment repair and maintenance.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
- 1 year of groundskeeping experience.
- Knowledge and skill to operate commonly used grounds equipment and tools in a safe manner.
- Experience in operating trenchers, tractors, rototillers and other commonly used pieces of power-driven grounds equipment.
- Knowledge and ability to install and maintain irrigation equipment.
- Ability to effectively work independently or in teams.
- Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
- Knowledge of the proper procedures for safely handling and applying toxic materials such as fertilizers and pesticides.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working outdoors in various environments.
- Possession at time of hire and maintaining a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
Responsibilities
- planning, organizing, coordinating and performing activities supporting exterior hard and soft scapes
- gardening
- planting
- landscape
- grounds
- playing fields
- tree maintenance
- erosion control
- pest management
- exterior fire control projects
- irrigation repair and maintenance
- grounds equipment repair and maintenance
Benefits
- medical insurance
- sick and vacation time
- retirement savings plans
- access to a number of discounts and perks
- paid vacation
- holidays
- sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
