"Temporary Groundskeeper"

Temporary Groundskeeper

Req ID: 139924

Payroll Job Title: 008133-GROUNDSKEEPER

Location: Irvine, California

Organization: UCI Campus

Division: Campus Administration

Department: Temporary Employment Services

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: USD $23.17/Hr. - USD $30.61/Hr.

Pay Rate: $25.00/hr

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Your Role on the Team

Job Functions: Involves planning, organizing, coordinating and performing activities supporting exterior hard and soft scapes, including gardening, planting, landscape, grounds, playing fields, and tree maintenance, erosion control, pest management, exterior fire control projects, irrigation repair and maintenance, grounds equipment repair and maintenance.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• 1 year of groundskeeping experience.
• Knowledge and skill to operate commonly used grounds equipment and tools in a safe manner.
• Experience in operating trenchers, tractors, rototillers and other commonly used pieces of power-driven grounds equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to install and maintain irrigation equipment.
• Ability to effectively work independently or in teams.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Knowledge of the proper procedures for safely handling and applying toxic materials such as fertilizers and pesticides.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working outdoors in various environments.
• Possession at time of hire and maintaining a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.

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.

Conditions of Employment

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

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT

This is a temporary employment recruitment reporting to the UCI Temporary Employment Services (TES) Department. Interviewing and hiring is based on internal hiring needs and how well the candidate's experience matches the assignment requirements. Certain temporary assignments may require clearance of a health physical or require a valid California Driver's License for driving university vehicles.

The majority of our temporary positions are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We also have occasional part-time, weekend, and evening hours available, depending on the assignment. Comprehensive benefits options are also available for temporary employees, including paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

Please note that we recruit for this position on an on-going basis to build a talent pool of potential candidates. When a position becomes available, we will review applicants at that time. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in employment with UCI Temporary Employment Services.