Facilities Management Groundskeeper

Job Posting Details

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

GROUNDSKEEPER

Job Code: 8133

Job Open Date: 12/5/2025

Application Review Begins: 12/22/2025

Department Code (Name): FACM (Facilities Management)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): SX-Service Unit

Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff:
Career

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Pay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.50/hr. to $27.06/hr salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $25.50/hr. to $29.55/hr.

Work Location:

Navigator Building 897

Working Days and

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 5:00AM-1:30PM

Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission, and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities.

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Under supervision, performs operational level groundskeeping duties as assigned. Cultivates planted areas; plants, fertilizes and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns and other ground covers; may operate irrigation systems manually and by automatic controls. Uses a variety of hand and powered tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, edgers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, and vacuums. Cleans grounds and walks of litter; empties trash receptacles;

maintains and makes minor repairs to tools, irrigation and drainage systems

• 1-3 years one year of experience in grounds maintenance or gardening; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative and disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct;

have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

• 40% Grounds Maintenance – Plants, fertilizes and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns, and other ground covers. May operate irrigation systems manually or by automatic controls. Works cooperatively with other Groundskeepers and Lead…