Lead Groundskeeper — Campus Landscaping & Maintenance

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Facilities Management seeks a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and outdoor spaces across the 419-acre campus. You will perform planting, pruning, mowing, and irrigation tasks while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will operate power‑driven equipment, collaborate with a diverse team, and support ongoing campus beautification efforts, with a schedule that includes evening shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for a wide variety of plants, pest and disease recognition.
• Proper pruning, mowing, edging, and plant cultivation techniques.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and hand tools safely.
• Prioritize, schedule, coordinate, and supervise work projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide outdoor maintenance services to preserve campus health and beauty.
• Operate and maintain grounds equipment and tools.
• Coordinate with team, supervise subordinates, and train staff as needed.
• Adhere to safe work practices and handle high workload with endurance.

Skills

Plant care & pest knowledge

Tree and shrub pruning

Lawn mowing & edging

Equipment operation & safety

Project coordination & supervision

Written & verbal communication

Irrigation math & planning

Safe work practices

Physical stamina (lift up to 50/80 lbs

Education

CA noncommercial Class C License

California Class C Driver's License

Forklift Certification

Job description

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Facilities Management seeks a dedicated grounds maintenance worker to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and outdoor spaces across the 419-acre campus. You will perform planting, pruning, mowing, and irrigation tasks while ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will operate power‑driven equipment, collaborate with a diverse team, and support ongoing campus beautification efforts, with a schedule that includes evening shifts.