Grounds Equipment Operator - 138472

About the role

Under supervision, this position operates ride-on and walk-behind mowers and tractors with aerating and de-thatching attachments or fertilizer spreader. Performs bi-annual turf care aeration and turf thatch removal, operates loader tractors, dump trucks and pickup trucks to remove and transport thatch debris, and operates turf sweepers to perform core removal during aerating, thatch removal during de-thatching, and clipping removal after mowing. Follows established specifications to project a rich, well-manicured turf and performs preventive and routine maintenance on related equipment. Assists other grounds work crews with routine grounds and landscape maintenance tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the operation of medium to heavy power-grounds equipment such as ride-on mowers, tractors, turf sweepers, dump trucks and associated attachments, equipment for turf mowing, aerating, de-thatching, and fertilizer spreading or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience performing routine turf maintenance.
• Experience, ability and/or training in routine and preventive maintenance of medium to heavy power-grounds equipment including performance of minor repairs such as oil, belt and filter changes, lubrication, replenishing fluid levels when necessary, tires and general cleaning.
• Ability to effectively perform repetitive tasks while maintaining awareness of surroundings for continuous periods (up to 4 hours) on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand and adhere to trade accepted horticulture maintenance standards.
• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts in the area of hydraulics, electrical belts and pulleys, P.T.O.’s, gasoline and diesel engines, air and water cooled engines.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively utilize related hand and power tools.
• Ability to effectively work independently and with diverse teams of people, work with co-workers and customers to accomplish work with a high level of quality and efficiency, and build and maintain strong customer and co-worker relations through a professional and helpful approach.
• Ability to remain flexible and effectively adjust to changing priorities, follow through and carry out all assignments, and exercise problem solving skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to model and advocate UCSD Principles of Community and establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of Department and campus community.
• Effectively communicate ideas and information orally, in writing and electronically.
• Maintain proficiency at current job classification level and continually update knowledge through appropriate courses, seminars, publications and contact with others in the trade.
• Ability to identify and suggest new ways to improve efficiency or productivity.

Special Conditions

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Must be physically able to perform all essential functions.
• May be required to work overtime as operationally necessary.