Lead Groundsworker — Campus Landscaping Leader

California State University, Fresno; Fresno (CA); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

California State University, Fresno is seeking a Lead Groundsworker to supervise five to ten staff in campus grounds maintenance, including irrigation, turf and landscape care. The role may involve after-hours work and coordinating complex horticultural tasks.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of relevant grounds experience, leadership ability, and a valid California driver’s license, with pesticide regulation credentials preferred.

Formación

• Two years of experience in planting, cultivating, and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in skilled grounds maintenance work.
• Experience leading and assisting a team of workers engaged in horticultural work.
• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Possession of the appropriate California Department of Pesticide Regulation license to perform pest control work (QAL or QAC).

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the work of five to ten employees engaged in grounds maintenance in campus areas, ensuring quality and safety.
• Supervise and assist in more specialized tasks such as ornamental gardens, turf maintenance, irrigation system operations, and pest control.
• Coordinate and train staff, interpret policies, and explain methods and procedures.
• Maintain pest control records and ensure IPM and organic methods are used where appropriate.

Conocimientos

Lead oversight

Team leadership

Pest control IPM

Planting & gardening

Plants & landscape knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attendance

Irrigation systems

Educación

Two years of grounds maintenance experience

Experience leading a team

Valid California Driver’s License

Pesticide Regulation license (QAL/QAC)

Descripción del empleo

California State University, Fresno is seeking a Lead Groundsworker to supervise five to ten staff in campus grounds maintenance, including irrigation, turf and landscape care. The role may involve after-hours work and coordinating complex horticultural tasks.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of relevant grounds experience, leadership ability, and a valid California driver’s license, with pesticide regulation credentials preferred.