Groundskeeper

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Department Manager and the Supervisor the incumbent performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled duties designed to maintain and preserve the health and beauty of the landscape and hard-scape for all properties managed by the UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services. Performs routine care of cultivated and surfaced areas to include but not limited to mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerate, renovating and installing lawns.

Qualifications

• Plant Treatment Two years of experience in the care and treatment of a wide variety of plant life, including ability to identify horticultural pests and diseases. (Required)
• Plant Care Two years of experience and working knowledge of proper methods in pruning shrubs, mowing/edging lawns and cultivating plants. (Required)
• Broad knowledge in the identification and care of commonly used landscape plants and turf grass. (Required)
• Ability to maintain and safely operate power driven equipment, e.g., mower, edger, trimmer, shears, generator, renovator and aerifier, as well as various hand tools. (Required)
• Skill in reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments. (Required)
• Ability to write simple English text using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports, forms and work orders that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required)
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. (Required)
• Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information. (Required)
• Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues. (Required)
• Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and special events. (Required)
• Ability to stand, crawl, walk, and stoop; push and pull, lift or lower objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to push and pull, lift or lower objects weighing up to 80 lbs. with assistance. Ability to work outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc. (Required)
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. Continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
• California Driver's License Current (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
• Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Back-lifting Exam (Required)

Schedule

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service