Campus Groundskeeper - Full-Time, Day Shift, Benefits

University of California; Santa Cruz (CA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Groundskeeper for Family Student Housing and other areas. Under supervision, you will perform daily grounds maintenance, assist in improvements, and interact with facilities staff, student staff, and residents.

The role demands cross-training to cover various housing areas and safe, efficient work practices. Responsibilities include basic maintenance, irrigation, pest management, storm drain care, and overseeing student workers.

Qualifications

• Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening.
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Experience in simple carpentry work necessary to make repairs to fences, retaining walls, and other landscape features.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to work with residents, student employees, staff, and faculty.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to prioritize work.

Responsabilités

• Perform various grounds maintenance tasks daily, including litter collection and safety hazard reporting.
• Safely operate light construction vehicles and landscaping tools.
• Maintain garbage dumpster areas and perform minor repairs to tools and equipment.
• Prune shrubs and maintain planting areas, water grounds, and manage irrigation issues.
• Oversee student maintenance assistants and coordinate schedules and training.
• Identify and manage landscape pests and implement IPM as directed.

Connaissances

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Carpentry basics

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Formation

Qualified Applicator Certificate

Description du poste

University of California, Santa Cruz is seeking a Groundskeeper for Family Student Housing and other areas. Under supervision, you will perform daily grounds maintenance, assist in improvements, and interact with facilities staff, student staff, and residents.

The role demands cross-training to cover various housing areas and safe, efficient work practices. Responsibilities include basic maintenance, irrigation, pest management, storm drain care, and overseeing student workers.