The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus
Groundskeeper Lead
The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Department Summary
At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Position Summary
The Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality. The incumbent performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled duties designed to maintain and preserve the health and beauty of the Housing & Hospitality landscape and hard-scape. Performs routine care of cultivated and surfaced areas to include but not limited to mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerifying, renovating and installing lawns. Assist Grounds Supervisor with prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. Instructs and explains work procedures to co-workers and reports material and equipment needs to supervisor. Perform special enhancement to grounds areas in preparation for special events. Monitor subordinate staff performance by inspecting their work area.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit
UC Benefit package
to discover benefits that start on day one, and
UC Total Compensation Estimator
to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
2-4 years experience in the care and treatment of a wide variety of plant life, including ability to identify horticultural pests and diseases. (Required) Ability to prioritize, schedule and coordinate work projects; direct and inspect the work of subordinates; train and evaluate subordinates’ effectiveness against job standards. (Required) Broad knowledge in the identification and care of commonly used landscape plants and turf grass. (Required) Experience and working knowledge of proper methods in pruning shrubs, mowing/edging lawns and cultivating plants. (Required) Ability to maintain and safely operate power driven equipment, e.g., mower, edger, trimmer, shears, generator, renovator and aerifier, as well as various hand tools. (Required) Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues. (Required) Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. (Required) Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information. (Required) Skill in reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments. (Required) Ability to write simple English text using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports, forms and work orders that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required) Ability to stand, crawl, walk, and stoop; push and pull, lift or lower objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to push and pull, lift or lower objects weighing up to 80 lbs. with assistance. Ability to work outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required) Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. Continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. (Required) Ability to work overtime, weekends and special events. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
California Driver's License Current (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. Driving Record: The position is subject to the
California DMV "Pull Notice System"
and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. Back-lifting Exam (Required)
Schedule
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Union/Policy Covered
SX-Service Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=MI-DPT317000-JC008132-PD168431 #J-18808-Ljbffr
At UCLA Housing & Hospitality (H&H), you become part of UCLA's tradition of excellence by providing quality housing, dining, and hospitality services to student-residents, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. We believe there's more to a job than simply being employed. In addition to competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and retirement plans, H&H team members enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal growth in a supportive work environment. No matter what your role, you will join more than 2,600+ H&H team members who understand that our motto Hospitality First! means that a warm, gracious attitude makes a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Position Summary
The Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality. The incumbent performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled duties designed to maintain and preserve the health and beauty of the Housing & Hospitality landscape and hard-scape. Performs routine care of cultivated and surfaced areas to include but not limited to mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerifying, renovating and installing lawns. Assist Grounds Supervisor with prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. Instructs and explains work procedures to co-workers and reports material and equipment needs to supervisor. Perform special enhancement to grounds areas in preparation for special events. Monitor subordinate staff performance by inspecting their work area.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit
UC Benefit package
to discover benefits that start on day one, and
UC Total Compensation Estimator
to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
2-4 years experience in the care and treatment of a wide variety of plant life, including ability to identify horticultural pests and diseases. (Required) Ability to prioritize, schedule and coordinate work projects; direct and inspect the work of subordinates; train and evaluate subordinates’ effectiveness against job standards. (Required) Broad knowledge in the identification and care of commonly used landscape plants and turf grass. (Required) Experience and working knowledge of proper methods in pruning shrubs, mowing/edging lawns and cultivating plants. (Required) Ability to maintain and safely operate power driven equipment, e.g., mower, edger, trimmer, shears, generator, renovator and aerifier, as well as various hand tools. (Required) Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues. (Required) Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments. (Required) Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information. (Required) Skill in reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments. (Required) Ability to write simple English text using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports, forms and work orders that are accurate and easy to comprehend. (Required) Ability to stand, crawl, walk, and stoop; push and pull, lift or lower objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to push and pull, lift or lower objects weighing up to 80 lbs. with assistance. Ability to work outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices. (Required) Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License, Class C. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. Continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. (Required) Ability to work overtime, weekends and special events. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
California Driver's License Current (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination. Driving Record: The position is subject to the
California DMV "Pull Notice System"
and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record. Back-lifting Exam (Required)
Schedule
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Union/Policy Covered
SX-Service Complete Position Description
https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=MI-DPT317000-JC008132-PD168431 #J-18808-Ljbffr