Campus Grounds & Horticulture Technician

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Facilities Management is seeking an outdoor maintenance team member to care for the campus landscapes, lawns, walkways, courtyards and athletic fields, helping preserve the health and beauty of the campus. Responsibilities include pruning shrubs, mowing and edging lawns, plant care, operating power equipment, and collaborating with colleagues; ability to work independently and overtime as needed.

Must hold California driver’s license; background checks apply; schedule 6:30 AM–3 PM, Mon-Fri;

Qualifications

• Two years horticultural experience with a variety of plant life, pests and diseases (Required).
• Broad knowledge of landscape plants and turfgrass (Required).
• Experience in pruning shrubs, mowing/edging lawns and cultivating plants (Required).
• Ability to operate mower, edger, trimmer, shears, generator, renovator and aerifier (Required).
• Team collaboration with colleagues (Required).
• Ability to work independently and follow through (Required).
• Oral communication to convey information clearly (Required).
• Ability to read standard English to follow written orders (Required).
• Ability to write simple English text for reports and work orders (Required).
• Knowledge of safe work practices (Required).
• Good attendance (Required).
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends and special events (Required).

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus landscapes including lawns, walkways, courtyards, plazas, gardens and athletic fields.
• Prune shrubs, mow and edge lawns, cultivate plants.
• Operate power-driven equipment safely (mower, edger, trimmer, etc.).
• Work well in a team and independently as needed.
• Adhere to standard safety practices and procedures.

Skills

Horticultural experience

Plant and turf knowledge

Pruning and mowing

Operate power equipment

Teamwork

Independent work

Oral communication

Reading and writing English

Safe work practices

Attendance and reliability

Overtime and weekends

Education

California Driver's License, Class C

Job description

UCLA Facilities Management is seeking an outdoor maintenance team member to care for the campus landscapes, lawns, walkways, courtyards and athletic fields, helping preserve the health and beauty of the campus. Responsibilities include pruning shrubs, mowing and edging lawns, plant care, operating power equipment, and collaborating with colleagues; ability to work independently and overtime as needed.

Must hold California driver’s license; background checks apply; schedule 6:30 AM–3 PM, Mon-Fri;