ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

UC San Diego is hiring a Groundskeeper to support campus operations and maintenance.

Duration: This role is anticipated to last approximately 6 months

Compensation: $19.47/hour. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full-medical insurance also available.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am -2:30pm

Location: 100% on-site on campus in La Jolla.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled landscape maintenance duties in the care of the University’s landscaped areas; provide safe and appropriate environment, facilities and outdoor classrooms for the use and enjoyment of students, faculty, staff and visitors; perform maintenance and repair functions in the care of landscaped areas and related facilities. Job functions include but not limited to: maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, operating a variety of landscape maintenance power equipment and machinery, selective pruning of shrubs and small trees in accordance with University guidelines, fertilizing, planting, turf maintenance and litter pickup.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in landscape maintenance work including knowledge of methods, tools, materials and related equipment. At least one year recent relevant work experience or a combination of education and experience as a Landscape Technician or Groundskeeper at a University, College, Hospital, Municipality, and/or other large commercial facility.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining Southern California plant material; solid understanding of their cultural requirements, pests and diseases; ability to identify undesirable plant material.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems utilizing recognized standards, guidelines, applications and practices.
• Demonstrated experience creating irrigation schedules and programming irrigation controllers based on horticultural and water conservation principles.
• Experience safely operating commonly used landscape maintenance equipment and tools such as but not limited to: mower, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, line trimmer, chain saw, rake, shovel, hoe, broom, and other related landscape maintenance equipment and tools. Experience in the operation of trenchers; aerators; tractors; roto-tillers and other commonly used power driven landscape maintenance equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact in a positive manner within a multi-cultural environment.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Ability to understand and carry-out verbal and written instructions; problem solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to perform heavy and physically demanding work for lengthy and continuous periods of time.
• Basic computer skills to check email, enter time and material data and to complete electronic records.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Background check required.
• Must have reliable transportation for commuting to work.
• Applicants must be available for Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM shift.
• Must provide excellent customer service and interact in a positive manner with a multicultural environment.
• Strictly follow UC San Diego COVID requirements and policies.