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Grounds Equipment Operator

University of California - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026
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Payroll Title: Grounds Equipment Operator

Job Code: 8134

Job Open Date: 2/8/2024

Application Review Begins: 2/26/2024

Department Code (Name): ATHL (Intercollegiate Athletics)

Union Code (Name): SX - Service Unit

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Work Location: ICA Bldg 243 - 1001

Working Days and Hours: TBD; 5 days per week, may include nights and weekends

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Salary Range/Rate: The budgeted range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.00 - $26.71/hour. $25.00/hour - $30.08/hour
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.

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Profile (Specific Information about Department/Program)

UC Santa Barbara is located on the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the top 10 public universities in the nation and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The UCSB Athletics Department includes 20 intercollegiate sports teams and 450 student athletes that compete for championships in the Big West Conference and at the NCAA Division I level. The Gauchos have won a record 10 Big West Conference Commissioner's Cups.

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

Equipment Operator, under supervision, operates specialized medium to heavy power grounds and related equipment in the maintenance and operation of the Campus Grounds, road and bikeway systems, facilities, and venues.

Required Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in the operation of medium to heavy power grounds equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.



Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory criminal history background check

Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program

Position may include nights and weekends

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment


UC Vaccination Programs Policy - Including Interim Revisions:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions.*

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, please visit:

* UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information

* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Revisions

*Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

**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. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.


Reasonable Accommodations

The University of California endeavors to make the UCSB Job site (https://jobs.ucsb.edu) accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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