Groundsworker

Job no: 561009
Work type: Staff
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

• Two (2) full-time positions available on or after January 4, 2027 for Landscape & Laborer Services.

  This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general supervision, and in accordance with schedules or periodic instructions, the Grounds worker performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus. The Grounds worker performs a combination of unskilled and semiskilled work, which encompasses the maintenance of landscaped areas, parking lots, athletic fields, and surrounding facilities to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasant environment for the campus community.
  
  The incumbent shall participate in the preparation and lining of all assigned sport fields to include, proper mowing of turf to the desired height of the sport to be played, but most importantly by the grass cultivar

• Job Duties
  • Perform general grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, watering, and fertilizing lawns and landscaped areas.
  • Plant, cultivate, and care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
  • Prepare soil and assist with seeding and sod installation.
  • Trim and prune trees, shrubs, and hedges to maintain appearance and safe clearance.
  • Remove weeds, rake leaves, and clear debris from landscaped areas.
  • Assist with routine maintenance of athletic fields, including preparation for campus activities.
  • Clean and maintain outdoor areas such as walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, and building access points.
  • Collect and dispose of trash and debris from assigned areas.
  • Assist with basic irrigation tasks such as adjusting sprinklers and replacing minor components.
  • Support general grounds operations and assist skilled staff with specialized tasks as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of campus grounds maintenance.
  • Operate small power equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and similar tools.
  • Perform routine inspection and basic upkeep of tools and equipment.
  • Clean, store, and maintain equipment and supplies in good working condition.
  • Report equipment issues and ensure equipment is serviced as scheduled.
  • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
  • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
  • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: None required.
  • Experience: One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Three years of experience working in commercial landscape maintenance, and installation large turf areas such as golf courses, parks or school grounds.
  • Experience maintaining athletic fields and sports turf, including field preparation, lining, and turf care practices specific to organized sports use.
  • Experience performing irrigation system maintenance and basic repairs, including identifying leaks, adjusting heads, and supporting efficient water usage in landscaped areas.
  • Experience working in a large-scale landscape maintenance operation (e.g., campus, parks, or commercial properties), supporting multiple site areas with varied landscape and hardscape needs.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance method.
  • General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers as well as the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work.
  • Ability to utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination.
  • Ability to learn to operate skillfully small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment.
  • Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the position.
  • Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Special Conditions
  • Position may be required to travel.
• Physical Requirements

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