Groundskeeper

Loyola Marymount University; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU in Los Angeles seeks a landscape maintenance worker to care for lawns, shrubs, and flowerbeds, and to maintain irrigation systems. You will weed, prune, fertilize, mow, and oversee drainage and soil preparation across campus.

Qualifications include a minimum of 2 years in landscape maintenance, familiarity with Southern California flora, and ability to work weekends/overtime. Valid CA driver’s license required; LMU is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general landscape maintenance experience.
• Experience in commercial landscape maintenance is desirable.
• Knowledge of Southern California plants, hedges and flowers is desirable.
• Ability to diagnose landscape conditions and adjust irrigation accordingly.
• Demonstrated computer competency.

Responsibilities

• Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds.
• Sweep, rake, and remove leaves and trash.
• Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health.
• Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, and trees.
• Cultivate soil; prepare soil for seeding or sodding turf.
• Renovate and aerify turf; fertilize turf and plantings.
• Mow turf with walk-behind and riding mowers.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems and controls.
• Install new irrigation systems as required and approved.
• Repair irrigation lines/valves; inspect irrigation systems.
• Operate various power equipment as needed.
• Assist with excavation for irrigation/underground utilities.

Skills

General landscape maintenance

Irrigation diagnosis

Computer competency

Weekend/overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or vocational classes preferred

Tools

Irrigation systems operation

Job description

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds.
• Sweep, rake, and remove leaves and trash.
• Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health.
• Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, shrubs, trees, and lamp poles.
• Cultivate soil.
• Prepare soil for seeding or sodding turf.
• Renovate and aerify turf.
• Fertilize turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowerbeds and trees.
• Mow turf using both walk behind and riding mowers.
• “Finish grades” soil for landscaping and drainage.
• Hand water shrubs and turf.
• Apply pesticides under the supervision of a licensed pest control operator.
• Work alone or in a crew to plant flowers, shrubs and trees.
• Safely operate university owned vehicles and equipment.
• Pour and finish concrete walks and pads.
• Repair and seal asphalt surfaces.
• Construct and clean drains and gutters.
• May operate power equipment such as: rototiller, sod cutter, soil compactor, chain saw, aerifier, verticutter, hedge trimmer, blowers, jack-hammer, mower, tractor, and edger.
• Cares for and maintains tools.
• Assist with other crafts by excavating soils for irrigation or underground utilities.
• Inspect irrigation systems on a regular basis.
• Perform continuous preventative maintenance on existing irrigation systems, including programming irrigation controls as needed due to weather and/or usage of facilities.
• Install new irrigation systems where required and approved.
• Repair and replace broken irrigation lines, and irrigation valves, both hydraulic and electrical, as needed.
• Modify existing irrigation systems.
• Access and utilize the school dude work order system to meet customer requests in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years two years of general experience in landscape maintenance.
• Experience in commercial landscape maintenance is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of equipment, tools, hedges, ground cover, and flowers grown in Southern California is desirable.
• Ability to diagnose the landscape conditions and make adjustments to the irrigation systems accordingly in order to fix the problem (i.e. dry spot area is observed therefore adjust system to provide more water to that area).
• Demonstrated computer competency.
• Be able to work weekends and overtime when required.
• Perform all job functions with high attention to detail to ensure a finished product that meets university expectations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Typically a High school diploma or vocational classes preferred.
• Some knowledge of natural resources, mechanical, and electrical systems preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

• Requires valid California driver's license.
• Must maintain a “satisfactory” driving record as evidenced by DMV.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (IF APPLICABLE)

Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception. Occasionally climb as well as work at heights.

SHIFT SCHEDULE

Shift Schedule: Monday- Friday, 6:30am- 3:00pm

Staff Regular Salary range $23.51 - $29.38 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.

Loyola Marymount University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law.

We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply.

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].

Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying.

Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.

The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character.

To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105.

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real-world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that foster a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.