Groundsworker

Job no: 561473
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU
- Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Housing Grounds worker

Grounds worker

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 @ 11:55pm PT

Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.

Under lead work direction of the Lead Grounds worker and general supervision of the Director of Housing, Facilities Operations and Construction and in accordance with established schedules or periodic instructions, the Grounds worker performs general gardening maintenance work in various areas of the campus, including parking lots and structures, for the purpose of preserving the campus grounds in a healthy, attractive, and safe condition.

Incumbent assists with event support including preparation and clean-up.

Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime compensation)

$3,461 per month (Step
1) - $4,056 per month (Step
9)

$3,461 per month (Step
1) -$4,752 per month (Step 17)

Salary step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Monday
- Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with the ability to work irregular work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Position works on-site.

Facilities Management is the steward for the University buildings, infrastructure, grounds and landscape. We perform maintenance and renovation to facilities; plan and manage new building construction; support the Redefine the Possible initiative through our commitment to building a welcoming campus and by creating a dynamic physical environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Facilities Management takes pride in being the stewards of Sacramento State Campus capital assets and invites you to join the dynamic team!

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Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods. General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers, and 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; perform strenuous physical work as described in this classification; utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination; learn to skillfully operate small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and follow simple oral and written instructions.

One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.

Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

• Experience with general landscape maintenance, planting, cultivating, and fertilizing.
• Experience maintaining and repairing sprinklers.

• Knowledge of proper pruning and shrub/tree trimming techniques.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety practices.

• Ability to perform general maintenance on gardening equipment (e.g. mowers, power edgers, vacuums, string trimmers, chain saws, blowers, etc.).
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete landscape maintenance assignments while meeting quality and productivity expectations.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a…