Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521 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. degree High School Diploma Preferred experience One year of experience maintaining grounds or landscaping; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) required Required 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. 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 read write and communicate effectively in the English language with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 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 work effectively; following through on assignments with minimal direction and fluctuating workload. Required