Campus Groundskeeper & Landscape Maintenance

San Jose State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,816 - 42,653; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

San Jose State University is seeking a Groundsworker to maintain campus grounds, trees, shrubs, and lawns, and to assist with irrigation systems and athletic field prep. You will operate hand tools, power equipment, and light vehicles, ensuring safe, efficient grounds maintenance.

The role includes providing lead direction to student workers and volunteers, recording work in the university systems, and supporting after-hours emergency needs as required.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining campus grounds or similar landscape areas.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power equipment, and irrigation components.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and report maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds and landscapes including trees, shrubs, lawns, and plants.
• Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and equipment; perform minor maintenance.
• Collect trash and recyclables; ensure cleanliness of grounds and equipment.
• Assist irrigation inspections and minor repairs; support athletic field prep.
• Provide lead work direction to unskilled assistants as assigned.
• Document work using maintenance systems and timekeeping; attend meetings and trainings.

Skills

Lawn care

Tree pruning

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Safety PPE

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

OSHA physicals

Job description

San Jose State University is seeking a Groundsworker to maintain campus grounds, trees, shrubs, and lawns, and to assist with irrigation systems and athletic field prep. You will operate hand tools, power equipment, and light vehicles, ensuring safe, efficient grounds maintenance.

The role includes providing lead direction to student workers and volunteers, recording work in the university systems, and supporting after-hours emergency needs as required.