Groundskeeper University of California Riverside

University of California Riverside
Riverside, California
Full Time

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Groundskeeper

Job ID:
Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 6:00AM - 2:30PM
Category: Campus Operations and Facilities
Salary: $41,864 - $58,610
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: Facilities Planning Design & Const
Department: Toshio Ishida
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Position Information:
Reporting to the Landscape Grounds Supervisor in the Facilities Services Environmental Resource Services Department, the Groundskeeper performs a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks throughout the University of California, Riverside campus. The Groundskeeper supports various campus customers and is responsible for caring for, maintaining, and preserving the plants, shrubs, trees, hedges, flowers, lawns, and fields on the hard and soft landscape of the campus grounds. The Groundskeeper waters various areas by hand or manual operation of the irrigation systems and performs minor repairs of systems. Additionally, the Groundskeeper will vacuum, pressure wash, sweep or blow down hard surfaces, and install, repair, and maintain the hard surface areas such as walkways, roadways, pavers, and stepping stones. Groundskeepers assist with the integrated pest management program (IPM): control and eradication of insects, rodents, and weeds. During times of operational need may perform other landscaping and refuse duties as assigned, or assist with event set up/clean-up.

The full salary range for the Groundskeeper is $20.05 - $28.07 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements:
Requirements

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma

Preferred

Experience Requirements

One year of experience maintaining grounds or landscaping; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

Experience using landscaping hand and power tools/equipment. Examples include mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, power blowers, vacuum, rototillers, saws, clippers, seed and fertilize spreaders, and high pressure washers.

Required

Experience using mechanical tools required to maintain landscaping equipment.

Required

Experience managing and completing minor repairs on irrigation systems.

Required

License Requirements

Valid Driver License

Required

Special Conditions
Special

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)

Required

Public Driving Record

Required

Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Required

Must wear University issued ID badge and uniform.

Required

Overtime

Required

Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment start date.

Required

Minimum Requirements

Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to read write and communicate effectively in the English language with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Willingness and ability to work scheduled, unscheduled and emergency overtime.

Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends and holidays; early mornings, mornings, evening or graveyard shifts), as needed to accommodate campus event schedules.

Ability to perform heavy/physically demanding tasks which may require lifting up to 75 pounds. Ability to safely work from ladders up to eighteen feet high and on the roofs of buildings up to four stories high. Ability to work with all hand and power tools or equipment common to the landscaping trade that require constant physical demands from ground level to overhead.

Ability to work for prolonged periods of time in conditions with excessive noise requiring ear and eye protection from various equipment. Ability to safely work around moving machinery and equipment. Ability to work for extended periods of time in extreme inclement weather conditions ranging from high heat with humidity, to freezing and rainy conditions. Ability to work in wet, malodorous and dusty conditions due to plant pollens, grass, tree and shrub clippings, fertilizers, animal droppings and fumes due to gas powered engines.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations governing areas related to the responsibilities of the job, including SB-198 Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP).

Knowledge of UCR/UC policies, procedures and systems.

Knowledge and skill to use MS Office programs and email.

Ability to use desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices. Experience using desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices, and using e-mail.

Ability to prioritize work orders, routine work, emergency requests, combined with the knowledge to choose the proper materials and equipment to accomplish the work in the most expeditious and safe manner.

Additional Information:
Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details:
Job Description Details

General Information
Job Title
GROUNDSKEEPER Job Code
008133 Grade
Department Head
Toshio Ishida Supervisor
Mark Jones

Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Landscape Grounds Supervisor in the Facilities Services Environmental Resource Services Department, the Groundskeeper is on a team of landscape professionals who perform various landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks throughout the University of California, Riverside campus. The Groundskeeper provides service to campus customers in maintaining the grounds surrounding the many buildings and facilities, outdoor gathering areas, walkways, building entrances, and hard and soft landscapes of the campus. The Groundskeeper has a shared responsibility of keeping the campus beautiful, clean, welcoming, and safe for visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time

Landscape Maintenance: Maintains flowerbeds, plants, shrubs, trees, hedges and grass areas. Trims, prunes and shapes plants, trees (removes dead trees and roots); prepares soils, plants, fertilizes, stalks, and waters flowers, trees, and shrubbery. Inspects plants for diseases and insect damage; eradicates and controls insects, rodents and weeds. Mows, rakes and maintains grass areas. During times of operational need may perform other landscaping duties or projects, as assigned.

45%

Hardscape & Surface Maintenance: Performs inspections and minor maintenance/repair on hard surfaced areas such as walkways, roadways, pavers and stepping stones. Maintains cleanliness of hard surface areas by using various methods; vacuuming, pressure-washing, sweeping or blow down. Assists with events set-up and clean-up, as required. Cleans map stands, outdoor equipment and furniture. Ensures building entrances are maintained free from hazards and trash. Performs outdoor custodial work, as needed, including safely cleaning and disposing areas of human waste, animal droppings, or deceased rodents and insects.

25%

Equipment Maintenance: Coordinates equipment use with other Landscape Services and Facilities Services staff. Coordinates major repairs or maintenance with mechanical staff and other University personnel or departments. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment, including replenishing fluids, greasing, adjusting, and replacing incidental pieces as needed. Performs other services and minor repairs to maintain functionality and regular performance. Returns all equipment to storeroom in good condition; keeps storeroom and work areas safe and clear of slip/trip and fall hazards.

10%

Irrigation: Waters areas by hand or through operating the automated sprinkler system. Inspects for irrigation damage such as broken lines, valves, or sprinkler heads. Repairs, replaces, and cleans the irrigation systems: sprinkler heads, risers and broken lines, valves, timers and controllers. Reports soil moisture levels to supervisors.

10%

Communication: Communicates progress of work within the work order system using a computer. Maintains a positive attitude and communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, staff, faculty and students. Communicates and reports to a supervisor and/or staff regarding any potential issues, not limited to potential safety hazards (e.g. broken glass, damaged porches or steps, excess water, fire, etc.), or liabilities during the day-to-day operations.

Refuse & Recycling Support: Moves, hauls and empties refuse and recycling bins; removes refuse and litter, cleans bins/lids and assists with recycling efforts, as required.

Job ID: 480572053

Originally Posted on: 6/10/2025

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