Groundsworker - Facilities Management and Development

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 46,776 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits for eligible employees

Job summary

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is looking for a dedicated grounds-worker to perform general gardening maintenance across campus grounds. The role is under the supervision of the University Housing Maintenance Manager and requires working independently or in a team.

The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of gardening methods, ability to recognize plant species, and experience in maintenance work. The anticipated salary ranges from $46,776 to $55,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Perform general gardening work and maintain grounds in assigned areas.
• Work independently or as part of a grounds team.

Skills

General gardening and grounds maintenance methods

Proper methods of planting and caring for plants

Ability to recognize ornamental species

Sprinkler repair and irrigation fundamentals

Reading and interpreting pesticide labels

Education

One year of experience in grounds maintenance or related work

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the University Housing Maintenance Manager and in accordance with schedules or periodic instructions, the grounds‑worker performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus. The grounds‑worker may work independently or as part of a grounds team.

Department Summary

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services; Environmental Health & Safety; Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
• General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, turf, and flowers as well as the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and power equipment.
• Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
• General knowledge of sprinkler repair and irrigation fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret a pesticide or fertilizer label and apply both in a safe and effective manner.

Education and Experience

• One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $46,776 - $55,000 Per Year

Classification Range: $41,532 - $57,024 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.