Campus Groundskeeper & Landscaping Tech

California State University; Pomona (CA); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

California State University in Pomona is seeking a Groundsworker to plant, prune, water, and maintain ornamental plants, shrubs, and lawns. Responsibilities include field preparation, equipment operation, and assisting with athletic field setups.

The role requires driving a valid California license, at least one year of grounds maintenance experience, and knowledge of gardening methods. Work is Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm, with a monthly salary range reflecting CSU pay scales.

Formación

• Driver License, Valid and in State Valid California Driver's License and proof of insurance Required
• One year experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
• Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
• General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers, and in the use and care of gardening materials, tools and equipment.
• Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
• Perform strenuous physical work as described for this classification.
• Utilize mechanical aptitude and more coordination.
• Learn to skillfully operate small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment.
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position and follow simple oral and written instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Plant, cultivate, prune, trim, fertilize, and water ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, lawns, and flowers.
• Maintain assigned areas by raking leaves, removing weeds, and clearing debris, including parking lots.
• Prepare soil and planting areas for new growth.
• Operate and maintain small power equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with preparing and lining athletic fields for scheduled events.
• Occasionally apply horticultural chemicals in accordance with safety guidelines or support qualified specialists with sprinkler repairs, tree trimming, and nursery operations.
• Drive pickup trucks and other vehicles to carry out assigned tasks.
• Maintain and organize water hoses, tools, and supplies

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Manual labor

Reading & writing

Herramientas

Power equipment operation

Hedge trimmers

Mowers

Backpack blower

Power string trimmer

Descripción del empleo

California State University in Pomona is seeking a Groundsworker to plant, prune, water, and maintain ornamental plants, shrubs, and lawns. Responsibilities include field preparation, equipment operation, and assisting with athletic field setups.

The role requires driving a valid California license, at least one year of grounds maintenance experience, and knowledge of gardening methods. Work is Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:30 pm, with a monthly salary range reflecting CSU pay scales.