Campus Groundskeeper - Landscaping & Equipment Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

University of California, Davis is seeking a Groundskeeper to provide ground maintenance and outdoor custodial services for campus grounds. The role includes basic service, inspection, and maintenance of equipment and tools on site.

The position is 100% on-site at UC Davis, with shifts Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, 5am-1:30pm or 6am-2:30pm. Salary ranges from $26.69 to $35.20 per hour, bi-weekly pay, and benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid California driver’s license and enroll in the CA Employer Pull Notice Program.
• No minimum education required.
• Experience performing grounds maintenance tasks (vegetation, landscaping, pesticide applications).
• Experience operating equipment such as mowers and hand/power tools.
• Knowledge of tree, plant and weed identification.
• Knowledge of chemical weed control.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment inspection and basic maintenance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Outdoor Custodial Functions
• 40% - Maintenance of Campus Grounds
• 10% - Maintenance of Equipment
• 10% - Other Duties

Skills

Driver's license

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Mowers

Power tools

Manual transmission vehicles

Job description

University of California, Davis is seeking a Groundskeeper to provide ground maintenance and outdoor custodial services for campus grounds. The role includes basic service, inspection, and maintenance of equipment and tools on site.

The position is 100% on-site at UC Davis, with shifts Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat, 5am-1:30pm or 6am-2:30pm. Salary ranges from $26.69 to $35.20 per hour, bi-weekly pay, and benefits eligibility.