Groundskeeper

University of California - Riverside; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 3,467,419 - 4,851,907; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Riverside, Palm Desert Campus, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain turf, trees, shrubs, irrigation, and outdoor facilities. Under the supervision of the Facilities Director, the role supports a safe, attractive, and sustainable campus environment and helps ensure grounds meet operational and aesthetic standards.

This is a limited appointment, 18 hours per week (45% time), through June 30, 2027, with continuation based on funding and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf, trees, shrubs, irrigation systems, and outdoor facilities to meet standards.
• Support a safe, attractive, and sustainable campus environment under supervision.
• Contribute to preservation and enhancement of university landscapes.

Job description

Overview

UC Riverside's Palm Desert Campus is recruiting for a Groundskeeper. The full salary range for the Groundskeeper is $25.17 to $35.22 hourly. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $27.23 hourly. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Director, the Groundskeeper performs routine and specialized grounds maintenance activities to support a safe, attractive, and sustainable campus environment. The incumbent contributes to the preservation and enhancement of university landscapes through the maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, irrigation systems, and outdoor facilities, ensuring campus grounds meet operational and aesthetic standards.

Term / Appointment

This is a limited appointment at 45% time (18 hours per week) and is expected to continue through June 30, 2027. Continuation of the appointment is subject to operational needs and the availability of funding.

Policies

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Eligibility

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.