Grounds Maintenance B

Occidental College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,718 - 34,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Occidental College is seeking a Grounds Maintenance B to manage tasks related to sports fields and landscapes. This position requires a high school diploma and three years of experience in grounds maintenance. You will use a variety of tools and machines to ensure the grounds are well-maintained.

The starting hourly rate is $23.75, with increases after 6 and 12 months. The role offers an excellent benefits package and requires effective communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance.
• Ability to read, write, and understand directions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance tasks using various tools.
• Operate larger grounds equipment like forklifts and mowers.
• Collaborate with supervisors to ensure quality work.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Effective communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand and power tools

Larger grounds equipment

Job description

Job no: 495066

Work type: Regular

Location: Los Angeles

Categories: Hourly

Title:

Grounds Maintenance B

Department:

Facilities Management

Duration:

Indefinite

Employment Status:

Non-Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours per week

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Grounds Manager, Grounds Maintenance B safely performs grounds maintenance tasks of some difficulty and moderate complexity within the sports fields, grounds and landscape specialties related to the grounds maintenance functions at the College. This position is represented for purposes of collective bargaining by the Teamsters.

Job Duties:

• 30% - Working independently or with crews, using a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., rake, shovel, hoe, pruning shears, hedge trimmer, blower, string trimmer, edger, lawn mower) to perform basic duties in support of sports fields and grounds maintenance. (Essential)
• 40% - Basic duties include digging, raking, mowing, trimming, edging, watering, weeding; moving sod, soil, mulch; planting flowers, hedges, trees; tree pruning, landscape and/or turf and sod installation; blowing and sweeping; changing trash bags; collecting litter; power-washing surfaces, etc. (Essential)
• 20% - Operates larger pieces of grounds equipment (e.g., skip loader, forklift, gang mower, lawn sweeper). (Essential)
• 10% - Receives direct and specific direction from immediate supervisor on work assignments, quantity and quality of work expectations; keeps track of labor, materials and supplies and reports accurately. (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Read, write and understand directions in English.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance and/or related activities.
• Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Office applications applicable to position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to a quality work product.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity; demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously; to fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of plant materials for drought tolerant environments.
• One year experience and landscape knowledge of plant pruning, fertilizing, mulching.

Compensation:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: The starting base hourly rate for this position is $23.75/hr. After 6 months, the base hourly rate increases to $24.32/hr, and after 12 months, the base hourly rate increases to $24.78/hr.

We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.

Advertised:

17 Jun 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: [date not specified]