Groundskeeper

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 29,053 - 35,404; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain grounds across multiple campus residences and dining facilities, performing landscape and installation tasks and assisting with irrigation systems.

The role requires 1–3 years in grounds/maintenance, a valid driver's license, and compliance with university safety policies. Work is on site with full benefits and standard campus supervision.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of grounds or maintenance experience.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• 70% Landscape & Installation: operates mowing, pruning, irrigation, and related tasks; maintains plants, turf, and beds.
• 20% Repair & Maintenance: clears debris, lifts materials, and performs equipment adjustments; maintains sprinklers and irrigation lines.
• 10% Safety & Training: participates in trainings and follows safety rules and unit plans.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Details

• Position Number: 40077486
• Payroll Title: GROUNDSKEEPER (008133)
• Job Code: 008133
• Job Open Date: 6/16/26
• Application Review Begins: 7/2/26
• Department: GRDS (RESH-GROUNDS MAINTENANCE)
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Union Code: SX- Service Workers
• Employee Class: Staff: Career
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Classified Indicator: PSS
• Salary Grade: STEPS
• Pay Rate/Range: $21.09 - $25.70 hourly
• Work Location: STKS-1003
• Working Days and Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri: 7:00 – 3:30; Wed: 5:00 – 1:30
• Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
• Remote/Hybrid: N/A
• Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter.

Job Duties

Under the general supervision of the Grounds Superintendent or Sr. Lead Groundskeeper, the GROUNDSKEEPER maintains grounds and landscape duties around eight residence halls, four dining commons, and five residential apartment complexes. The position may also be assigned other duties to accomplish the operational needs of the department.

Responsibilities are divided into the following time: percentages:

• 70% Landscape & Installation – Operates equipment such as small riding mowers, hand mowers, edgers, power sweepers, hedge clippers, roto‑tillers, blowers, chain saws, etc. Maintains and cares for plants, shrubs, trees, hedges, flowers, and lawn areas. Performs mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, irrigation, installation of new landscaping and turf, spraying with pesticides and herbicides, maintenance of automated irrigation systems.
• 20% Repair & Maintenance – Removes trash from parking lots, landscaped areas, bike racks, under stairways, and gardens. Handles debris, loads/unloads truck and electric off‑road vehicle, lifts materials, uses tools such as augers, rakes, shovels, hammers, wrenches, saws, pruning shears, ladders, mowers, etc. Performs minor equipment adjustments and repairs sprinklers and irrigation lines as needed.
• 10% Safety & Training – Participates in staff training and development workshops, retreats, and meetings as determined by the unit. Implements safety rules, follows the 20‑minute work rule, affirms the educational equity plan, and supports the unit’s strategic plan.

Required Qualifications

• 1‑3 years of grounds or maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Must pass a satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a tobacco‑free environment.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that resulted in misconduct findings or an appeal to a former employer.

Vaccination Policy

Employment requires compliance with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs. Covered individuals must be up‑to‑date with required vaccinations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment.

Reasonable Accommodations

To request accommodations, contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805‑893‑4664 or email [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodations only.