Campus Groundskeeper & Landscape Technician

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC Benefits

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Laborer/Gardener to maintain campus landscapes and support grounds operations on a full-time basis at Main Campus in Berkeley. The role involves lawn mowing, pruning, irrigation, debris removal, and assisting with construction and irrigation projects.

Candidates should have grounds experience, ability to read English instructions, and willingness to work overtime or weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintaining landscape equipment (lawnmower, edger, weed whip, blower, hedge trimmers, splitter, stump grinder, sprayers, aerator, verticutter, turf aerator, sod cutter).
• Ability to read, write and follow English instructions.
• Ability to interact respectfully with campus community in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of pruning practices (ANSI) and safety procedures.
• 12 months of grounds operation experience or equivalent training/experience.
• Must be able to drive small trucks and work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance tasks including weeding, pruning, mulching, irrigation, and litter removal.
• Assist with landscape construction, irrigation installation and repairs.
• Respond to emergencies and work overtime/weekends as needed.
• Maintain safety and follow university guidelines across tasks.
• Support tree maintenance, brush chipping, and grounds improvements.

Skills

Landscape maintenance tools operation

English literacy

Teamwork

Safety practices

Driving small trucks

Outdoor work

Tools

Lawnmower

Edger

Weed whip

Blower

Hedge trimmers

Sod cutter

Job description

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Laborer/Gardener to maintain campus landscapes and support grounds operations on a full-time basis at Main Campus in Berkeley. The role involves lawn mowing, pruning, irrigation, debris removal, and assisting with construction and irrigation projects.

Candidates should have grounds experience, ability to read English instructions, and willingness to work overtime or weekends.