Lead Groundsworker

California State University, Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

CSU tuition waiver

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking a Lead Groundsworker in Bakersfield to oversee a crew responsible for campus landscapes, athletic fields, and related facilities. The role requires planning, supervising, and coordinating grounds projects to ensure timely, safe work and high-quality upkeep.

The incumbent will train staff, enforce safety, and maintain records of work orders, equipment, and chemical use as part of Facilities Management, with a focus on reliable grounds

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and inspect groundskeeping work.
• Coordinate irrigation, mowing, pruning, planting, and seasonal landscaping projects.
• Train staff and enforce safe work practices.
• Maintain records of work orders, equipment, and chemical use.

Job description

• Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services 1

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Custodial/Facilities 1

Time Basis

• Full Time 1

Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Lead Groundsworker

Job no: 562264
Work type: Staff
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY: THIS RECRUITMENT IS AVAILABLE TO CURRENT ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

UNION CODE: R05

FT/PT: Full-time

PAY PLAN: 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: Step 2 $3,967 - Step 7 $4,381

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE: Step 1 $3,890 – Step 20 $5,555

PAY BASIS: Monthly

BENEFITS: CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our benefits website for additional information.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

Incumbent must possess a valid CA driver’s license or ability to obtain by date of hire, successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam and background check.

POSITION PURPOSE: Within the Business and Administrative Services Division, Facilities Management is responsible for creating and maintaining an environment that enables faculty and staff to fulfill the educational mission of California State University, Bakersfield through the continued maintenance of campus facilities and grounds, by providing services in a reasonable and timely manner, and by maintaining a quality-oriented organization geared toward the enhancement of the educational environment.

Under general supervision, the Lead Groundsworker provides oversight for a crew of grounds staff engaged in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of campus landscapes, athletic fields, and related facilities. The incumbent plans, assigns, and inspects groundskeeping work; coordinates schedules for irrigation, mowing, pruning, planting, and seasonal landscaping projects; and ensures safe and efficient use of equipment and materials. The Lead Groundsworker is responsible for training staff, enforcing safe work practices, and maintaining records of work orders, equipment, and chemical use. The