Campus Grounds & Landscaping Technician

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech in Pasadena is looking for a landscape maintenance worker to perform grounds care under the supervision of a Landscape Technician or Grounds Lead. Duties include watering, pruning, mulching, weeding, and maintaining bed aesthetics across the campus.

The role requires knowledge of gardening techniques and plant names, plus use of hand tools and light equipment. A valid CA driver’s license is required; overtime may be necessary.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in gardening, landscape, or nursery environment.
• Knowledge of botanical or common names of plants.
• Knowledge of hand tools and methods used in landscape maintenance.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Apply gardening techniques using basic hand tools and light equipment such as hoes and pruners.
• Water, trim, prune, mulch, and cultivate plants and flower beds.
• Divide and transplant small plant material and establish new plantings.
• Identify sprinkler issues and report repairs as needed.
• Clean tools and work areas; tidy hardscape, planters, and outdoor furniture.
• Assist with campus grounds cleanup after weather events and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Hand tools

Plant names

Job description

Caltech in Pasadena is looking for a landscape maintenance worker to perform grounds care under the supervision of a Landscape Technician or Grounds Lead. Duties include watering, pruning, mulching, weeding, and maintaining bed aesthetics across the campus.

The role requires knowledge of gardening techniques and plant names, plus use of hand tools and light equipment. A valid CA driver’s license is required; overtime may be necessary.