Lead Groundsworker

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes introductory paragraph about CSUN values. That could be "About the role" or maybe "About CSUN". The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use

• for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and

  for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it) and do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. Thus we need to parse the posting and extract sections. The posting includes: - Intro paragraph about CSUN strives to be a destination workplace... (maybe "About the role" or "About CSUN"). - "Major Duties" with bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We need to turn into

  • list. - "Qualifications" includes: Two years of experience in planting, cultivating and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in general grounds maintenance work. LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE. - "Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities" includes knowledge, skill, ability statements. - "Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule" includes benefits description, classification, anticipated hiring range, salary range, hours, etc. - "General Information" includes application deadline, background check, mandated reporter, out-of-state policy, H-1B, Education Code, application instructions, COVID vaccine recommendation, EEO statement, reasonable accommodations, etc. Many of these are boilerplate/legal/EEO etc which we need to remove. We should keep substantive info: application deadline (Applications received through October 2, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.) This is substantive. Also background check requirement. Also maybe "This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU." That's substantive. Also "The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act..." That's substantive. Also "Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy..." That's policy but maybe considered boilerplate? It's specific to CSU; but it's a policy statement; might be considered legal boilerplate. The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This includes legal policies. So we should remove the Out-of-State Employment Policy, H-1B sponsorship note, Education Code 89521 Requirements (that's legal), EEO statement, reasonable accommodations, etc. Also the COVID vaccine recommendation maybe considered health guidance but could be considered boilerplate? It's a recommendation; might be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove. We need to keep: application deadline, background check, mandated reporter, maybe "This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU." Also maybe "General Information" could be a section with those points. We also have classification: 0726 / Lead Groundsworker / 1. That's metadata; we could fold into a short

    or drop. The instruction says do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

    or drop it. So we can include classification in a paragraph. Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule: we have benefits package description, anticipated hiring range, salary range, hours, etc. That's substantive; we should create sections for Benefits, Pay, Schedule maybe combined? The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule into one section with heading maybe "Pay, Benefits, & Schedule". But they gave examples of headings: Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could keep separate if each has content. Let's see: Benefits: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more. Pay: anticipated hiring range $3890 – $5555 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3890 - $5555 per month. Schedule: HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. May include evenings and weekends. This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. Thus we have content for each. We also have "Qualifications" section: Two years of experience... LICENSE: valid California driver's license. We have "Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities": knowledge of horticultural practices..., skill in performing..., ability to operate..., ability to provide work direction... We have "Major Duties": list of duties. We have introductory paragraph about CSUN values; could be "About the role" or "About CSUN". Since the job title is Lead Groundsworker, we could use "About the role" to describe the role and CSUN environment. We need to avoid duplication: The posting repeats some info (e.g., salary range appears twice). We should preserve all substantive information but not duplicate? The instruction: Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. It doesn't explicitly say to deduplicate, but we should not repeat same info unnecessarily? Might be okay to keep both but better to avoid duplication. However, we could keep both as they are separate statements; but they are essentially same. Might be considered duplication but not harmful. I'd keep one. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, legal, application instructions (like "Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application..."), etc. Also remove the link to full position description (NOTE: To view the full position description...). Also remove the "Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun". Also remove the "Work with purpose at the CSU..." and YouTube link. Also remove the "General Information" boilerplate like EEO, etc. Keep only substantive: application deadline, background check, mandated reporter, position sensitive, maybe out-of-state policy? That's legal; remove. Also remove the "Education Code 89521 Requirements". Remove the "Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas." Remove the "Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States." That's generic but maybe considered boilerplate; but it's a requirement. Could keep as part of qualifications? It's a work authorization requirement. Might be considered substantive. However, it's a generic requirement; but it's specific to the job. I'd keep it as part of Qualifications maybe. But the instruction says remove EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. Work authorization is not EEO; it's a legal requirement but could be considered boilerplate. Many job posts include it. I'd keep it as part of Qualifications. We also need to remove duplicated lines: The posting repeats "The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $3890 – $5555 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3890 - $5555 per month." We'll keep one. Now structure: We'll have sections:

    About the role

    CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer.

    Major Duties

    • Under general supervision, the Lead Groundsworker works with Grounds employees maintaining ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, groundcover, lawns, and flowers.
    • The incumbent performs trash collection and other grounds maintenance work on campus and in parking lots/structures.
    • This position leads and assists on landscape project work, such as sodding; may assist with installing sprinkler systems, campus-wide pruning, landscaping, and setup for special events.
    • Leads and assists in maintaining athletic fields, fences, parking lots, tree wells, streets, drainage systems, walkways, hedges, and trees.
    • Operates tractors, riding mowers, small power equipment, and other automotive equipment.
    • Maintains records, makes reports, completes labor entries and sign-in sheets; inputs time/tracks MetaBim work orders and assists grounds workers with entries, makes recommendations for purchase of supplies and equipment for the Landscape and Grounds area.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Two years of experience in planting, cultivating and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in general grounds maintenance work.
    • Must possess a valid California Driver’s License.
    • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

    Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    • Knowledge of horticultural practices, including the care of ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, groundcover, lawns, flowers, athletic fields, hedges, and trees.
    • Skill in performing landscape projects, irrigation installation, pruning, sodding, grounds maintenance, minor equipment repairs, and the safe use of hand tools and power equipment.
    • Ability to operate tractors, riding mowers, carts, pick-up trucks, and other automotive equipment safely across campus and in parking lots and structures.
    • Ability to provide work direction and training, maintain accurate records and reports, enter labor and work-order information, assist with employee selection, and recommend supplies and equipment.

    Benefits

    • Medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.

    Pay

    The anticipated hiring range is $3,890 – $5,555 per month, dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is $3,890 - $5,555 per month.

    Schedule

    Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm. May include evenings and weekends. This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

    General Information

    • Applications received through October 2, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
    • This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
    • The person holding this position may be considered a