Groundskeeper LD

Updated: Jan 3, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Facilities Management

Job Opening ID: 63342
Reports To: Sr. Grounds Superintendent
Working Title: GROUNDSKEEPER LD
Department: Facilities Management
Bargaining Unit: SX
Payroll Job Code: 008132
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: M-F 6am-2:30pm (onsite)
Employee Class: Staff

 

Position Summary:
 
The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solution providers—striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them. Facilities Management is proud to support the campus mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future by creating a physical environment that allows our students, faculty and staff to thrive. Our goal is to provide safe, reliable and clean spaces through high quality maintenance, operation, planning and renovation services for our 1,475-acre main campus. We accomplish this with our dedicated skilled staff who strive to provide excellent customer service and responsiveness.

 

Under supervision, direct, coordinate, schedule and inspect grounds maintenance work. Perform a variety of Groundskeeper functions in addition to working as Lead Groundskeeper, such as: litter pick-up, cultivating, trimming of shrubs and small trees, fertilizing, planting and irrigation system maintenance. Operate ground power tools and equipment.

 

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

 

 
$23.13 - $30.51 (Hourly Rate)

 

Department Website:

https://www.fm.uci.edu/
 

Required
 

• Possession of valid California drivers license.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision. Skill to coordinate and direct grounds maintenance.
• Ability and skill to evaluate own work and documentation for completion and accuracy of data. 
• Ability to establish and implement short and medium range grounds development plans. Ability complete daily work reports completely and accurately. 
• Ability to identify undesirable plant material. Knowledge and skill to operate commonly used grounds equipment and tools. 
• Skill in operating trenchers, tractors, roto-tillers and other commonly used pieces of power driven grounds equipment. 
• Knowledge and ability to maintain irrigation systems. Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used Southern California plant material, their cultural requirements, pests and diseases. Skill to safely use both hand and power tools and equipment. 
• Ability to effectively work independently or in teams. Ability to effectively communicate in English orally, electronically or in writing. Ability to follow through and carry out assignments. Apply problem solving skills and use sound judgment.

 

Preferred:

 

Ability to effectively communicate in Spanish orally, in writing or electronically.

 

Special Conditions Required:

 

Must possess a valid California Driver License and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program. Must be able to operate a Facilities Management vehicle Must be able to outside regularly scheduled shift Must be able to wear PPE

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]

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