GROUNDS EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Facilities Management seeks a Grounds Equipment Operator to support upkeep of the 419-acre campus, maintaining lawns, walkways, courtyards, and athletic fields. You will operate power grounds equipment and hand tools, following safety guidelines and supervisor instructions to preserve campus beauty and health.

We require one year of relevant equipment experience, a valid CA Class C license, forklift and backhoe certifications, and availability for weekends and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid CA noncommercial Class C license.
• Forklift certification required.
• Backhoe certification required.
• One-year experience operating medium to heavy power grounds equipment or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate power grounds equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain campus grounds—lawns, walkways, courtyards, gardens, athletic fields.
• Follow written orders and complete assignments with accuracy.
• Respond to emergencies and overtime as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Oral communication

Reading English

Independent work

Safety practices

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

Forklift Certification

Backhoe Certification

Job description

Department Summary

At UCLA Facilities Management, we strive to “Be the Preferred Provider.” Join the team responsible for maintaining the 419-acre campus renowned as one of the most beautiful campuses in California with expansive lawns, brick-lined walkways, courtyards, plazas, gardens and athletic fields. As a team member, you will be responsible for providing a variety of outdoor maintenance services that helps maintain and preserve the health and beauty of the campus.

Department Summary

At UCLA Facilities Management, we strive to “Be the Preferred Provider.” Join the team responsible for maintaining the 419-acre campus renowned as one of the most beautiful campuses in California with expansive lawns, brick-lined walkways, courtyards, plazas, gardens and athletic fields. As a team member, you will be responsible for providing a variety of outdoor maintenance services that helps maintain and preserve the health and beauty of the campus.

Position Summary

At UCLA Facilities Management, we strive to “Be the Preferred Provider.” Join the team responsible for maintaining the 419-acre campus renowned as one of the most beautiful campuses in California with expansive lawns, brick-lined walkways, courtyards, plazas, gardens and athletic fields. As a team member, you will be responsible for providing a variety of outdoor maintenance services that helps maintain and preserve the health and beauty of the campus.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Equipment One-year experience in the operation of medium to heavy power grounds equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• One-year experience in the operation of medium to heavy power grounds equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)
• Ability to properly and safely operate power driven equipment (e.g., trencher, back hoe, forklift, jackhammer, crane), as well as various hand tools (Required)
• Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues. (Required)
• Skills in reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments. (Required)
• Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise, and grammatically correct information. (Required)
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload, frequent interruptions and/or distractions, deadlines or emergency repairs. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. (Required)
• Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required)
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk and stoop; push and pull, lift or lower objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to push and pull, lift or lower objects weighing up to 80 lbs., with assistance. Ability to work outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. (Required)
• Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies and overtime as required. Ability to work weekends. (Required)
• Working knowledge of proper methods in planting shrubs and trees. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
• Forklift Certification 100 (Required)
• Backhoe Certification 100 (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 630a-3pm

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service

Complete Position Description

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