Lead Groundskeeper

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Facilities Services is seeking a working leader to assist in daily gardening and landscape maintenance for the West Zone and Mission Bay Campus. You will supervise laborers, manage maintenance tasks, and ensure high-quality plant care and site presentation.

The role requires strong knowledge of plants, safety protocols, and the ability to communicate clearly with staff and customers, with experience in MS Office and field equipment. This is a full-time on-site position in San Francisco.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Graduation and two years of experience as a laborer/gardener or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in safely operating power tools and small to large heavy equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with safety protocols and safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English with customers and staff at all levels.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to work on schedule, safely and with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of ornamental and California native plants; familiarity with field equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate with technical staff and skilled trades.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of gardening and landscape maintenance in the West Zone and Mission Bay Campus.
• Maintain tree, shrub, ground cover, and turf areas; plant health care; art and hardscape maintenance.
• Handle irrigation installation/maintenance and water management; refuse collection and recycling.
• Transmit orders, explain tasks to co-workers, and maintain time/material records.

Skills

English communication

Safety protocols

Basic math

Microsoft Office

Plant knowledge (ornamental/native)

Power tools operation

Reading/writing

Leadership / supervising

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The UCSF Facilities Services Department (FS) is committed to creating an exceptional campus physical environment to support the research, teaching, health care, and community service mission of the University. FS employs over 460 professional staff and acts as steward for over $100 million in operating funds to achieve its goals in operating and maintaining the UCSF campus environment. FS is organized into 7 operating units: (1) West Campus/Parnassus Operations, (2) East Campus/Mission Bay Operations, (3) Engineering & Utilities, (4) Infrastructure & Renewal Programs, (5) Customer Service & Technology, (6) Custodial Services, and (7) Office of the AVC, including Administration & Communications.

FS adheres to and supports campus-wide P.R.I.D.E. values and the Principles of Community, and all FS leaders are expected to create a fair, equitable, safe, and supportive work environment where everyone can do their best work. FS leaders share accountability for the overall success of the operation and strive towards a high-performance work environment. We value innovation, creative problem solving, and diligent follow-through.

Under the direction and general supervision of the West Campus Grounds supervisor, the incumbent will be primarily responsible for assisting in the daily operations of the gardening and landscape maintenance in the West Zone and serving as a working leader of the laborers/gardeners. The incumbent would be a member of the Landscaping/Grounds crew and would focus mainly on maintenance operations of the Mission Bay Campus. The incumbent will provide coverage in all aspects of landscape maintenance to include, but not limited to: tree, shrub, ground cover, and turf maintenance; plant health care; art and hardscape maintenance; refuse collection and recycling; irrigation installation/maintenance; water management. H/She will transmit orders and explain tasks to fellow co-workers, and maintain time and material records.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications - High School Graduation and two (2) years of experience as a laborer/gardener (landscape, horticulture or forestry); or an equivalent combination of education and work experience - Demonstrated experience in safely operating power tools and small to large heavy equipment - Demonstrated experience in small equipment repair - Demonstrated experience with safety protocols and safety procedures/guidelines - Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing in English with customers and department - staff at all levels - Ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations - Ability to perform work on schedule in a safe and timely manner - Ability to work without direct supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously - Ability to deliver high quality customer service and to respond to the customer's needs - Demonstrated knowledge of ornamental and California native plants - Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) - Demonstrated familiarity with field-related equipment - Ability to communicate with technical staff and skilled trades

Preferred Qualifications - California DPR Qualified Applicators Certificate/License - Landscape Industry Certified Technician or Horticultural Technician - Demonstrated experience in trail maintenance, forestry tools and equipment - University experience or comparable experience supporting a large complex service oriented institution or business.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.