"Groundsworker - 2 Positions Available"

Job Details

Groundsworker - 2 Positions Available
Job No: 554039
Work Type: Staff
Location: Southern California: Long Beach
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Full Time

About BBS

Beach Building Services (BBS) at California State University Long Beach is dedicated to supporting the university by ensuring the safe operation, maintenance, and development of the campus. As a large, thriving department, BBS provides facilities based comprehensive support to the campus in the areas of academics, activities and event services. These facilities contribute to a well-rounded and enriching campus experience for students, faculty and staff. BBS is proud to contribute to the dynamic and transformative educational and social events and programs that make CSU Long Beach one of the most sought-after institutions and a leader among the CSU campuses.

Departments within BBS:

• Environmental Health and Safety
• Energy and Utilities
• Facilities Operations (Service Response, Fiscal Operations, Payroll/Personnel, IT Services)
• Planning and Sustainability
• Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (Engineering, Fire Alarm, Electrical and Plumbing Shops)
• Building Trades (Lock, Sign, Carpentry, Paint and Auto Shops)
• Grounds and Landscaping Services
• Custodial Services
• Design and Construction Services

BBS is composed of talented and skilled employees and dedicated administrators who work hard and collaborate to achieve our mission to "Build a Better Campus Every day."

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services or designee and immediate supervision of the Lead Groundsworker, and in accordance with schedules and periodic instructions, performs general grounds maintenance work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of the campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs trash pickup and diversions throughout assigned areas on campus.
• Landscaping functions; weeding, planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and light pruning of shrubs, hedges, small tree, flowers. Use hand lawn mowers and power equipment. Irrigation repair.
• Assists in all University functions, responds to emergency situations and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have strong horticultural knowledge and hands-on experience in plant identification, planting, trimming, and caring for flowers, turf, and shrubs. They should be skilled in general landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks, including operating motor vehicles, motor-driven equipment, and tools specific to the trade, with proper care and usage. Solid communication skills, oral, verbal, and written, are essential for positive interaction within the University. A proven work history and ability to work effectively in a hands-on capacity are also required.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to a high school diploma and one year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor required.

Physical Summary

Heavy work - Job involves lifting more than 40 pounds. Approximately half of the incumbent's time will be spent walking, standing, squatting, kneeling, or climbing

Licenses / Certificates

• CA Driver's license required.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Department: FM Grounds

Classification: Groundsworker

Compensation: Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,461 - $4,752 per month.

Benefits: Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base: 1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

Click Apply Now to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Application Closes: 01 January 2026