Groundsworker

at  California State University

Job no: 545663
Work type: Staff
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary
Job Classification: Groundsworker
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,722 - $4,000
Work Hours: Monday- Friday 6:00 am- 2:30 pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
• One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor. and
• Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods. General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers, and the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment.
• Abilities: Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California; perform strenuous physical work as described in this classification; utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination; learn to skillfully operate small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and follow simple oral and written instructions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or related manual labor.
• Computer operational knowledge relating to: Chemical and Pest Control Record Keeping - Arborist and Landscape Operations -
• Scheduling and Record Keeping Horticulture information and purchasing.

• Planting, cultivating, pruning, trimming, fertilizing, watering ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, lawns and flowers. Rakes leaves, hoes weeds, cleans trash from assigned areas, including parking jots. Prepares areas for planting. Operates small power equipment
• May assist in the preparation and lining of athletic fields for scheduled events. Occasionally sprays and applies horticultural chemicals, or assists a qualified specialist in sprinkler repair, tree trimming or nursery functions. Drives pick-up trucks and other automotive equipment to perform assigned duties. Maintains water hoses, tools, supplies.