Grounds & Landscape Technician - Campus Grounds Specialist

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a skilled landscaper/groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, irrigation systems, and outdoor features. The role involves planting, pruning, irrigation maintenance, litter removal, and general exterior upkeep across UCSF facilities.

The successful candidate will perform manual landscape tasks under supervision, adapt to varying weather and terrains, and support the Facilities Services team in providing a safe and attractive campus

Qualifications

• One year experience as laborer/gardener or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English with customers and staff.
• Working knowledge of water management and irrigation repair.
• Demonstrated experience safely operating and maintaining power tools.
• Current California Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• General landscape maintenance of ground cover, shrubs, and vines; soil prep; edging; pruning; weed control; fertilization as needed.
• Tree maintenance including pruning, hazard inspection, staking adjustments, and removal of hazards.
• Turf maintenance including mowing, edging, seeding, sodding, aeration, dethatching.

Skills

English communication

Power tools operation

Customer service

Tools

Water management tools

Job description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a skilled landscaper/groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, irrigation systems, and outdoor features. The role involves planting, pruning, irrigation maintenance, litter removal, and general exterior upkeep across UCSF facilities.

The successful candidate will perform manual landscape tasks under supervision, adapt to varying weather and terrains, and support the Facilities Services team in providing a safe and attractive campus