Campus Grounds Lead

Fresno State; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno State is seeking a Lead Groundsworker to supervise a crew of five to ten staff engaged in campus landscaping, turf, irrigation, and pest control. The role may involve after-hours and weekend work as needed to ensure grounds operations meet university standards.

Qualified applicants will have at least two years of grounds experience, leadership experience, and the required California driver’s license and pesticide licenses.

Qualifications

• Two years of grounds maintenance or planting experience.
• Experience leading and assisting a team of horticultural workers.
• Valid California Driver’s License and pesticide licenses (QAL/QAC).

Responsibilities

• Oversee 5–10 employees in general gardening and grounds maintenance.
• Assist in specialized work: landscapes, irrigation, turf, pest control.
• Oversee projects such as planting, irrigation, and landscape features.
• May require after-hours and weekend work.

Skills

Lead oversight

Team coordination

Pest control IPM

Plant/garden knowledge

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Read/write

Education

Two years grounds experience

Tools

Qualified Applicator License

Qualified Applicator Certificate

Job description

Fresno State is seeking a Lead Groundsworker to supervise a crew of five to ten staff engaged in campus landscaping, turf, irrigation, and pest control. The role may involve after-hours and weekend work as needed to ensure grounds operations meet university standards.

Qualified applicants will have at least two years of grounds experience, leadership experience, and the required California driver’s license and pesticide licenses.