Groundskeeper (GROUNDSKEEPER)

About the role

Under general supervision, provide ground maintenance and outdoor custodial services for Campus grounds. Provide basic service, inspection and maintenance of equipment and assigned tools. Grounds Services is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of outdoor space including landscape, roadways, walkways, and signage throughout Campus. This position performs basic grounds maintenance and assigned tasks for a designated Campus area.

Responsibilities

• 40% - Outdoor Custodial Functions
• 40% - Maintenance of Campus Grounds
• 10% - Maintenance of Equipment
• 10% - Other Duties

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
• Required to hold a valid California 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
• No minimum education required.
• Experience performing grounds maintenance tasks such as planting and maintenance of vegetation, landscaping duties or pesticide applications.
• Experience operating a variety of equipment such as mowers, manual transmission vehicles, hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of tree, plant and weed identification.
• Knowledge of chemical weed control.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment in order to check for possible problems to avoid damage to equipment prior to starting such as checking gas and oil levels or recognizing mechanical problems which may occur during operation.
• Customer service and communication skills to provide courteous service in person and on the telephone.
• Interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with administration, staff, visitors and volunteers, using tact, diplomacy, and good judgment during all interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of valid California Qualified Applicator Certificate.
• Experience working as a groundskeeper in an educational or institutional setting.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California.
• UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals.
• Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Pay

Salary or Pay Range: $26.69/hr. - $35.20/hr. Salary Frequency: Bi-weekly Salary Grade: STEPSUC

Schedule

Shift (Work Schedule): Mon-Fri or Tues-Sat; hours either 5am-1:30pm or 6am-2:30pm