Campus Grounds & Maintenance Laborer (On-Site)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis is seeking a Grounds Worker to perform outdoor custodial maintenance, collect trash and recycling, and assist with moving furniture and equipment for campus events. This on-site role supports Grounds and Landscape Services across the Davis campus.

The position requires a California driver’s license, ability to operate various vehicles and equipment, and adherence to safety and scheduling standards.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver's license and driving record per local policies; enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience using basic hand tools and pressure washers.
• Experience troubleshooting, minor maintenance and repair of small engines.
• Experience operating small vehicles and two-axle trucks and accessory equipment.
• Experience following written schedules.
• Knowledge of cleaning principles and recycling procedures including types of recyclables and contamination.
• Knowledge of approved safety devices and practices.
• Skill to work from maps, drawings, sketches and oral direction.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Trash and Recycling Collection.
• 15% - Outdoor Custodial Maintenance.
• 10% - Moves Equipment.
• 10% - Work Tracking.
• 5% - Operates Equipment.

Skills

Valid California driver's license

Basic hand tools

Pressure washers

Troubleshooting minor maintenance

Operate small vehicles and two-axle?

Follow written schedules

Knowledge of recycling procedures

Safety devices and practices

Read maps/drawings/oral directions

Education

No minimum education required

Tools

Pressure washers

Small engine maintenance tools

Vehicle/equipment operation tools

Job description

University of California - Davis is seeking a Grounds Worker to perform outdoor custodial maintenance, collect trash and recycling, and assist with moving furniture and equipment for campus events. This on-site role supports Grounds and Landscape Services across the Davis campus.

The position requires a California driver’s license, ability to operate various vehicles and equipment, and adherence to safety and scheduling standards.