Groundskeeper Lead (Grounds Operator) at UCSB/HUMAN RESOURCES

Groundskeeper Lead (Grounds Operator)

Facilities Management

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

To work with and to lead the work of a team of Grounds Equipment Operators in mechanized operations including, but not limited to: turf mowing, renovating, tree pruning and removal, bulky debris pickup, green waste pickup, seasonal weed abatement, equipment and supplies logistics, and cleaning and maintaining equipment used.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 yrs. Proven experience operating landscape equipment that includes: ride-on mowers, tractors, backhoe, turf sweeper, aerial lift, chainsaws, and handheld landscape equipment/ tools.

• 3-5 yrs. Proven experience in a commercial landscaping organization performing work and leading crews that include landscape installation and maintenance.

• Demonstrated knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest control.

• Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to contribute to a diverse team.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively in English.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program

• Satisfactory criminal history background check

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Pay Rate/Range:  $24.21 to $25.67/hourly.

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:00AM – 1:30PM

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits 

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination .

Application review begins: 9/27/2024

Apply online at  https://jobs.ucsb.edu

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