Groundskeeper

University-of-California,-Riversid; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Riverside's Palm Desert Campus is seeking a Groundskeeper. This 18-hour-per-week, 45% time position supports a safe, attractive, and sustainable campus environment under the Facilities Director.

The role involves routine and specialized grounds maintenance, including turf, trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems, to uphold operational and aesthetic standards on the Coachella Valley campus. Applicants must have current work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized grounds maintenance to support a safe, attractive campus.
• Maintain turf, trees, shrubs, irrigation, and outdoor facilities to meet standards.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 08/03/2026

Overview

Job ID
37731255 Category
Campus Facilities and Support Services Organization
Palm Desert Center Department
Building Maintenance for PDGC Location
Coachella Valley Salary
$55,729 - $77,987 Date Posted
July 20, 2026 Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Schedule
8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time
Part time Level of Supervision
Supervision Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

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.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.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.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.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.