Lead Groundskeeper & Landscaping Supervisor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Educational Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

California State University Long Beach invites applications for a Lead Groundsworker (2 positions) in Southern California, Long Beach campus. Under supervision, you will assist, supervise and coordinate grounds workers, gardeners and related staff, ensuring proper maintenance and landscaping across the campus.

This temporary, full-time position offers benefits and requires knowledge of horticulture, ability to schedule and train staff, and a valid California driver's license.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of experience in planting, cultivating, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in general grounds maintenance work.
• Must have a valid California driver's license.
• Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule to meet organizational needs.
• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and supervise routine maintenance, and oversee Grounds workers and related staff.
• Maintain planting sites, coordinate irrigation, and work with campus events and outside vendors.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Reading blueprints

Basic computer skills

Email communication

Education

High school diploma + 2 years grounds experience

Tools

Irrigation systems knowledge

Landscape equipment

Job description

California State University Long Beach invites applications for a Lead Groundsworker (2 positions) in Southern California, Long Beach campus. Under supervision, you will assist, supervise and coordinate grounds workers, gardeners and related staff, ensuring proper maintenance and landscaping across the campus.

This temporary, full-time position offers benefits and requires knowledge of horticulture, ability to schedule and train staff, and a valid California driver's license.