Job no: 550642
Work type: Staff
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time

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.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ideal candidate brings strong horticultural knowledge and hands-on experience in plant identification, flower care, and turf and shrub maintenance, along with the ability to perform general landscaping and groundskeeping tasks. They are proficient in operating motor vehicles and specialized landscaping equipment, with a solid understanding of tool use and maintenance. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude support effective interaction within a university setting, where they have demonstrated reliability and a strong work ethic. Prior experience in a university or large public institution is highly valued.
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 (1) 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

• 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.