Campus Grounds & Horticulture Technician

The California State University; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University system, including Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, seeks a grounds worker to maintain landscapes and outdoor facilities. You will handle planting, mowing, trimming, and field prep to support university operations.

Responsibilities include operating power equipment, maintaining tools, and assisting with events. A valid CA driver’s license and prior grounds work are required, with risk and safety awareness emphasized.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• One year experience in care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds maintenance work.
• Thorough knowledge of gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
• Knowledge of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers; use and care of gardening tools.

Responsibilities

• Plant, cultivate, prune, trim, fertilize and water ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, lawns and flowers.
• Maintain assigned areas by raking leaves, removing weeds and debris.
• Prepare soil and planting areas for new growth.
• Operate and maintain small power equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with preparing athletic fields for events.
• Occasionally apply horticultural chemicals or support with sprinkler repairs and nursery operations.
• Drive pickup trucks and other vehicles to carry out tasks.
• Maintain and organize hoses, tools and supplies.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Operate small power equipment

Reading and writing

Tools

Small power equipment (hedge trimmers, mowers, backpack blower, string trimmer)

Job description

The California State University system, including Cal Poly Pomona in Pomona, seeks a grounds worker to maintain landscapes and outdoor facilities. You will handle planting, mowing, trimming, and field prep to support university operations.

Responsibilities include operating power equipment, maintaining tools, and assisting with events. A valid CA driver’s license and prior grounds work are required, with risk and safety awareness emphasized.