Facilities Management Groundskeeper

University of California - Santa Barbara
$21.97 - $24.27/hr. This is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.Full Hourly Range: $21.05 - $30.10. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the b
United States, California, Santa Barbara
1021 Anacapa Street (Show on map)
Dec 18, 2024
Apply for Job Job ID 70741 Location UCSB Campus Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Posting Details 3 Positions Available Payroll Title:* Groundskeeper Job Code: 8133 Job Open Date: 7/16/2024 Application Review Begins: 7/31/2024 Department Code (Name): FACM-Facilities Management Percentage of Time: 100% Union Code (Name): SX-Service Unit Employee Class (Appointment Type): Career FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary Grade: N/A Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $21.97 - $24.27/hr. This is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Full Hourly Range: $21.05 - $30.10. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. Work Location: Onsite, various campus facilities Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00am-1:30pm Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable (e.g., Remote, Hybrid): N/A Special Instructions For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Department Profile The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities. Our Goals Are To: Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world Ensure the long term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment Provide excellence in service to the campus community Achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff. Benefits of Belonging Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC Brief Summary of Job Duties Under supervision, performs operational level groundskeeping duties as assigned. Cultivates planted areas; plants, fertilizes and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns and other ground covers; may operate irrigation systems manually and by automatic controls. Uses a variety of hand and powered tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, edgers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, and vacuums. Cleans grounds and walks of litter; empties trash receptacles; maintains and makes minor repairs to tools, irrigation and drainage systems. Required Qualifications 1-3 years experience in grounds maintenance or gardening; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in institutional or commercial landscape maintenance and installation. Special Conditions of Employment Maintain a valid CA driver's license, a satisfactory DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program Satisfactory conviction history background check UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties 45% Grounds Maintenance: Plants, fertilizes and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns, and other ground covers. May operate irrigation systems manually or by automatic controls. Works cooperatively with other Groundskeepers and Lead Groundskeepers to maintain Campus grounds/landscape. 30% Refuse Maintenance: Cleans walks and grounds of litter; empties trash receptacles; trims shrubs and small trees; removes weeds; rakes leaves and other debris. 20% Equipment Handling: Operates hand and power mowers, edgers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers and a variety of hand tools. 5% Safety: Complies with FM Safety Program and all health and safety regulations. UC Vaccination Programs Policy As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. For more information: UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information * University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Amendments * Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. 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