Campus Grounds & Turf Technician

Dominican University Of California; San Rafael (CA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dominican University of California is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain our Main Campus grounds, landscapes, athletic fields, and outdoor spaces in San Rafael. The role involves operating grounds equipment, applying landscape maintenance practices, and keeping campus spaces safe and well-kept year-round.

Under the direction of the Grounds Manager, you will support irrigation and drainage systems, assist with IPM programs, and perform routine maintenance on a variety of equipment.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience operating and maintaining landscape and grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate basic work instructions in English.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds and operate backpack equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.

Aufgaben

• Prune trees and shrubs, mow, plant, weed, and perform general landscape maintenance.
• Maintain natural turf through fertilization, aeration, verticutting, seeding, sodding, top-dressing.
• Maintain synthetic turf fields through grooming and debris removal.
• Inspect and repair campus stormwater drainage systems.
• Install, operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and components.
• Maintain fences, gates, and related site infrastructure.
• Work safely from ladders and elevated positions up to 30 feet.
• Support IPM programs and maintain grounds equipment and pesticide application gear.
• Perform routine inspections, fueling, and basic preventive maintenance of grounds vehicles and equipment.
• Identify common plants, turf species, and weeds.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Dominican University of California is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain our Main Campus grounds, landscapes, athletic fields, and outdoor spaces in San Rafael. The role involves operating grounds equipment, applying landscape maintenance practices, and keeping campus spaces safe and well-kept year-round.

Under the direction of the Grounds Manager, you will support irrigation and drainage systems, assist with IPM programs, and perform routine maintenance on a variety of equipment.