Overview
Groundsworker – Facilities Management and Development Jobs in San Luis Obispo, California, USA at The California State University
Grounds worker – Facilities Management and Development
Job no: 546767
Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 5 – CSUEU – Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the University Housing Maintenance Manager and in accordance with schedules or periodic instructions, the grounds-worker performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus. Grounds-worker may work independently or as part of a grounds team.
Department Summary
Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical and interdependent support departments, including Customer & Business Services;
Environmental Health & Safety;
Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations.
Key Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, turf, and flowers as well as the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and power equipment.
Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
General knowledge of sprinkler repair and irrigation fundamentals.
Ability to read and interpret a pesticide or fertilizer label as well as apply both in a safe and effective manner.
Education and Experience
One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $46,358 – $55,000 Per Year
Classification Range: $44,664 – $70,080 Per Year
Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.
Supplemental Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
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Title: Groundsworker – Facilities Management and Development
Company: The California State University
Location: San Luis Obispo, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Landscaping, Groundskeeper)
