Groundskeeper
for section headings (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)
2. Use - for lists of duties/requirements/benefits
3. Use
for prose
4. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading
5. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it
6. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail
7. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions
8. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text
9. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them
10. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones
11. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences
Let me analyze the job posting content:
The posting has:
- Application instructions (How To Apply) - should be removed per rules
- Initial Review Date (IRD) - minor metadata, fold into
or drop
- About UC Santa Cruz - this is "About the role" or "About the organization"
- Department Overview - part of "About the role"
- Job Summary - "About the role"
- Appointment Information - contains salary, benefits, schedule, classification, etc.
- Job Duties with percentages - "Responsibilities"
- Required Qualifications - "Requirements" or "Qualifications"
- Preferred Qualifications - "Qualifications"
- Special Conditions of Employment - could be "Requirements" or separate
- Misconduct Disclosure Requirement - legal boilerplate, but specific to this job
- Safety Statement - boilerplate
I need to structure this into sections with real content.
Let me plan sections:
1. About the role (combining Job Summary, Department Overview, About UC Santa Cruz)
2. Pay (since budgeted salary is given: $27.00/hourly)
3. Schedule (since schedule info is given: Full-time, Fixed, 100%, 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, Day)
4. Benefits (since Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits is stated)
5. Responsibilities (Job Duties with percentages)
6. Requirements (Required Qualifications)
7. Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications)
8. Special Conditions (Special Conditions of Employment, Misconduct Disclosure, Safety Statement)
But note: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them" - the posting does state them, so include.
Also: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." The Job Code Classification: GROUNDSKEEPER (008133) and other metadata like Union Representation, Travel, etc. could be folded into a short
in About the role or a separate "Appointment Details" section? But the rules say prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Maybe include key metadata in About the role or in a short paragraph.
The IRD date is minor metadata, fold into a
or drop. Since it's specific, maybe include in a short note.
Application instructions removed.
Now, let's write HTML.
I'll start with
About the role
then for prose, then maybe a
for key details? But the rules say use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. For metadata like classification, union, etc., it's not a list of duties/requirements/benefits, so maybe
with line breaks? But better to use
for structured metadata? The rules say "use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits". Metadata is not duties/requirements/benefits. So maybe just
with sentences.
But the example headings include "About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule". So I'll use those.
Let's structure:
About the role
Under supervision, the Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds of Family Student Housing and other areas as assigned. The Groundskeeper performs routine day-to-day grounds maintenance tasks and assists in the on-going development of grounds improvements for Family Student Housing and other areas as assigned. The Groundskeeper must interact effectively on a daily basis with other facilities staff, college housing staff, student staff, and residential customers. The incumbent will be cross-trained and able to respond to grounds maintenance needs in various campus housing areas as required.
This position is part of the Colleges, Housing and Educational Services (CHES) within the Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) at UC Santa Cruz. CHES provides leadership in college student life, residential services, housing services, facilities, capital planning, business and financial analysis, dining services, conference services, and early education services. The Facilities unit maintains 191 buildings across 2 million square feet, serving over 9,500 student residents in ten colleges and six residential communities, as well as seven dining facilities.
Job Code: GROUNDSKEEPER (008133) | Union: Service Employees (SX) | Classification: Career appointment | Travel: Never or Rarely | Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Pay
Budgeted Salary: $27.00/hourly. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Schedule
Full-time, Fixed | Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week | Days of the Week: Mon-Fri | Shift Includes: Day
Benefits
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Responsibilities
- Basic Maintenance and Safety (30%): Perform various grounds maintenance tasks on a daily basis that consist of litter and refuse collection by emptying trash receptacles and picking up ground litter, cleaning hard surface areas, and the observation, reporting, and eliminating safety hazards in the landscape. Safely use and operate trucks and other light construction vehicles, riding mowers, hand or power tools, and equipment such as power mowers, power edgers, string trimmers, power blowers, rakes, hoes, etc. Perform minor repairs and modifications to tools and equipment. Maintain garbage dumpster areas as needed.
- Horticultural Maintenance (25%): Prune shrubs and ground covers. Maintain planting areas by removing weeds, cultivating soils, mulching, and keeping areas suited for optimum plant health. Manually water grounds areas that are not equipped with automatic irrigation systems. Identify signs and symptoms of irrigation problems. Apply and spread mulch as required. Prepare soil for planting; hoe, weed, rake lawns and common areas.
- Vegetation Control (15%): Control vegetation and meadow grass as needed using string or blade trimmer, walk-behind high weed mower, lopper, weed wrenches, or other appropriate tools.
- Oversight of Student Employee(s) (10%): Provide oversight for student maintenance assistants. Coordinate student work schedules and work assignments. Train students and inspect the quality of their work. Ensure safe practices and proper PPE are utilized. Assist with reporting of student time.
- Pest Management (5%): Identify landscape pests and use integrated pest management for their control as directed by supervision. Control vertebrate pests such as gophers, moles, and ground squirrels in assigned areas including area turf using traps, or other appropriate means.
- Storm Drain Maintenance and Erosion Control (5%): Assess area storm drain system structure and perform preventative maintenance to ensure operation as designed. Inspect and clean catch basins, outfalls, trench drains, and other storm drain components regularly. Identify erosion problem areas and mitigate using mulch ground cover, and light grading. Notify the supervisor of issues beyond the position's scope. Document maintenance on PM log.
- Documentation and Control (5%): Communicate with supervisor, coworkers, other divisions and departments, and emergency personnel if needed using phone, email, and text as appropriate. Complete CruzFix work orders and enter time and materials as required.
- Other Grounds Duties (5%): Load, transport and lift concrete sacks (up to 100 lbs) with accommodation and assistance of coworkers. Mix cement, as needed, for small construction projects; assist in the construction of small projects. Assist with master plan grounds projects as directed. Recommend supplies and equipment purchase needs to supervisor and maintain an inventory of tools. Assist in the coordination of the hazardous waste program. Respond to residents’ grounds-related questions and refer to the supervisor as needed. Conduct ongoing inspection of residents’ yards and notify supervisor of policy violations; post notices to residents as directed. Assist with the Campus Recycling program as needed. Will drive campus-owned vehicles and/or a personal vehicle to perform various duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening or equivalent skills as obtained through work experience, and in participation in course work or training programs.
- Experience in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Experience in simple carpentry work necessary to make repairs to fences, retaining walls, and other landscape features.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations necessary for grounds maintenance tasks and record keeping.
- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with college residents, student employees, college staff, campus craft workers, and faculty.
- Knowledge of personal computer productivity tools, including word processing software, e-mail, and Internet browser applications.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team; to appropriately prioritize work; and to communicate progress to supervisor on assigned projects.
- The ability to read University correspondence, training materials, policies, and procedures with comprehension sufficient to act appropriately based on the written materials.
Qualifications
- Possession of Qualified Applicator Certificate.
Special Conditions
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
- Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
- Ability to perform grounds keeping duties outdoors through all seasons of weather in developed and undeveloped environments.
- Ability to perform work overhead and to perform repetitive tasks. Ability to work from stepladders and extension ladders. Ability to safely move up to 100lbs with accommodation and assistance of coworkers.
- The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
- Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
- The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to
for prose 4. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading 5. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it 6. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail 7. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions 8. Include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text 9. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them 10. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones 11. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences Let me analyze the job posting content: The posting has: - Application instructions (How To Apply) - should be removed per rules - Initial Review Date (IRD) - minor metadata, fold into
or drop - About UC Santa Cruz - this is "About the role" or "About the organization" - Department Overview - part of "About the role" - Job Summary - "About the role" - Appointment Information - contains salary, benefits, schedule, classification, etc. - Job Duties with percentages - "Responsibilities" - Required Qualifications - "Requirements" or "Qualifications" - Preferred Qualifications - "Qualifications" - Special Conditions of Employment - could be "Requirements" or separate - Misconduct Disclosure Requirement - legal boilerplate, but specific to this job - Safety Statement - boilerplate I need to structure this into sections with real content. Let me plan sections: 1. About the role (combining Job Summary, Department Overview, About UC Santa Cruz) 2. Pay (since budgeted salary is given: $27.00/hourly) 3. Schedule (since schedule info is given: Full-time, Fixed, 100%, 40 hrs/week, Mon-Fri, Day) 4. Benefits (since Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits is stated) 5. Responsibilities (Job Duties with percentages) 6. Requirements (Required Qualifications) 7. Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications) 8. Special Conditions (Special Conditions of Employment, Misconduct Disclosure, Safety Statement) But note: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them" - the posting does state them, so include. Also: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." The Job Code Classification: GROUNDSKEEPER (008133) and other metadata like Union Representation, Travel, etc. could be folded into a short
in About the role or a separate "Appointment Details" section? But the rules say prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Maybe include key metadata in About the role or in a short paragraph. The IRD date is minor metadata, fold into a
or drop. Since it's specific, maybe include in a short note. Application instructions removed. Now, let's write HTML. I'll start with
About the role
thenfor prose, then maybe a
- for key details? But the rules say use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. For metadata like classification, union, etc., it's not a list of duties/requirements/benefits, so maybe
with line breaks? But better to use
- for structured metadata? The rules say "use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits". Metadata is not duties/requirements/benefits. So maybe just
with sentences. But the example headings include "About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule". So I'll use those. Let's structure:
About the role
Under supervision, the Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the grounds of Family Student Housing and other areas as assigned. The Groundskeeper performs routine day-to-day grounds maintenance tasks and assists in the on-going development of grounds improvements for Family Student Housing and other areas as assigned. The Groundskeeper must interact effectively on a daily basis with other facilities staff, college housing staff, student staff, and residential customers. The incumbent will be cross-trained and able to respond to grounds maintenance needs in various campus housing areas as required.
This position is part of the Colleges, Housing and Educational Services (CHES) within the Division of Student Affairs and Success (DSAS) at UC Santa Cruz. CHES provides leadership in college student life, residential services, housing services, facilities, capital planning, business and financial analysis, dining services, conference services, and early education services. The Facilities unit maintains 191 buildings across 2 million square feet, serving over 9,500 student residents in ten colleges and six residential communities, as well as seven dining facilities.
Job Code: GROUNDSKEEPER (008133) | Union: Service Employees (SX) | Classification: Career appointment | Travel: Never or Rarely | Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Pay
Budgeted Salary: $27.00/hourly. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Schedule
Full-time, Fixed | Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week | Days of the Week: Mon-Fri | Shift Includes: Day
Benefits
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Responsibilities
- Basic Maintenance and Safety (30%): Perform various grounds maintenance tasks on a daily basis that consist of litter and refuse collection by emptying trash receptacles and picking up ground litter, cleaning hard surface areas, and the observation, reporting, and eliminating safety hazards in the landscape. Safely use and operate trucks and other light construction vehicles, riding mowers, hand or power tools, and equipment such as power mowers, power edgers, string trimmers, power blowers, rakes, hoes, etc. Perform minor repairs and modifications to tools and equipment. Maintain garbage dumpster areas as needed.
- Horticultural Maintenance (25%): Prune shrubs and ground covers. Maintain planting areas by removing weeds, cultivating soils, mulching, and keeping areas suited for optimum plant health. Manually water grounds areas that are not equipped with automatic irrigation systems. Identify signs and symptoms of irrigation problems. Apply and spread mulch as required. Prepare soil for planting; hoe, weed, rake lawns and common areas.
- Vegetation Control (15%): Control vegetation and meadow grass as needed using string or blade trimmer, walk-behind high weed mower, lopper, weed wrenches, or other appropriate tools.
- Oversight of Student Employee(s) (10%): Provide oversight for student maintenance assistants. Coordinate student work schedules and work assignments. Train students and inspect the quality of their work. Ensure safe practices and proper PPE are utilized. Assist with reporting of student time.
- Pest Management (5%): Identify landscape pests and use integrated pest management for their control as directed by supervision. Control vertebrate pests such as gophers, moles, and ground squirrels in assigned areas including area turf using traps, or other appropriate means.
- Storm Drain Maintenance and Erosion Control (5%): Assess area storm drain system structure and perform preventative maintenance to ensure operation as designed. Inspect and clean catch basins, outfalls, trench drains, and other storm drain components regularly. Identify erosion problem areas and mitigate using mulch ground cover, and light grading. Notify the supervisor of issues beyond the position's scope. Document maintenance on PM log.
- Documentation and Control (5%): Communicate with supervisor, coworkers, other divisions and departments, and emergency personnel if needed using phone, email, and text as appropriate. Complete CruzFix work orders and enter time and materials as required.
- Other Grounds Duties (5%): Load, transport and lift concrete sacks (up to 100 lbs) with accommodation and assistance of coworkers. Mix cement, as needed, for small construction projects; assist in the construction of small projects. Assist with master plan grounds projects as directed. Recommend supplies and equipment purchase needs to supervisor and maintain an inventory of tools. Assist in the coordination of the hazardous waste program. Respond to residents’ grounds-related questions and refer to the supervisor as needed. Conduct ongoing inspection of residents’ yards and notify supervisor of policy violations; post notices to residents as directed. Assist with the Campus Recycling program as needed. Will drive campus-owned vehicles and/or a personal vehicle to perform various duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Experience in grounds maintenance or gardening or equivalent skills as obtained through work experience, and in participation in course work or training programs.
- Experience in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Experience in simple carpentry work necessary to make repairs to fences, retaining walls, and other landscape features.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations necessary for grounds maintenance tasks and record keeping.
- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work effectively and cooperatively with college residents, student employees, college staff, campus craft workers, and faculty.
- Knowledge of personal computer productivity tools, including word processing software, e-mail, and Internet browser applications.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team; to appropriately prioritize work; and to communicate progress to supervisor on assigned projects.
- The ability to read University correspondence, training materials, policies, and procedures with comprehension sufficient to act appropriately based on the written materials.
Qualifications
- Possession of Qualified Applicator Certificate.
Special Conditions
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Selected candidate must pass the employment misconduct disclosure process.
- Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
- Ability to perform grounds keeping duties outdoors through all seasons of weather in developed and undeveloped environments.
- Ability to perform work overhead and to perform repetitive tasks. Ability to work from stepladders and extension ladders. Ability to safely move up to 100lbs with accommodation and assistance of coworkers.
- The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
- Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
- The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits". Metadata is not duties/requirements/benefits. So maybe just