Groundskeeper - Facilities Management

Groundskeeper – Facilities Management

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Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI’s brilliant future. Facilities Management is proud to support the campus mission by creating a physical environment that allows our students, faculty, and staff to thrive. We are committed to offering safe, reliable, and clean spaces across our 1,475-acre campus through high‑quality maintenance, operation, planning, and renovation services with a dedicated skilled staff.

• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance and repair functions including litter pick‑up, cultivating, trimming of shrubs and small trees, fertilizing, planting, and irrigation repairs.
• Operates grounds power tools and machinery.
• Applies problem‑solving skills and uses sound judgment under supervision.
• Maintains irrigation systems and uses trenchers, tractors, roto‑tillers, and other commonly used power‑driven grounds equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Southern California plant materials, cultural requirements, pests, and diseases.
• Works independently or in teams, using hand and power tools safely.
• Follows through and carries out assignments and identifies undesirable plant material.
• Maintains a valid California driver’s license and complies with DMV Pull Notice Program.

• Ability to communicate orally, in writing, or electronically.
• Problem‑solving skills and sound judgment.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain irrigation systems.
• Experience operating trenchers, tractors, roto‑tillers and similar equipment.
• Knowledge of common Southern California plant material and its cultural requirements.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Skill to safely use both hand and power tools and equipment.
• Valid California driver’s license.

• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, orally and in writing.

Hourly pay range: $23.17–$25.62.

In addition to the salary range, UC Irvine offers a wealth of benefits including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks.

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Higher Education

The University of California, Irvine requires compliance with background clean checks, live scan, employment misconduct policies, legal right to work in the United States, vaccination, smoking and tobacco policy, drug free environment, and Misconduct Disclosure Requirements. Additional conditions may apply, dependent on business unit or job‑specific requirements, including California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, E‑Verify, and pre‑placement health evaluation.

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 covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to a diverse workforce and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Work Authorization Sponsorship:
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.