Description
Groundskeeper, Facilities Management, Doheny Campus Under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the general maintenance of landscape and grounds; maintain and perform minor repairs to grounds maintenance equipment; performs related duties as assigned. Work Location: Doheny Campus (Downtown Los Angeles) Start Date: Immediately Applications Deadline: Open until filled Position Hourly Rate Range: $19.71 – $20.00 Hiring salary can be above the posted pay range if candidate’s qualifications are determined to be above the minimum requirements of the position description. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Maintains grounds in clean, safe, and orderly manner; mows, edges, aerates lawns and border areas; removes weeds and debris from walkways, culverts, stairways, roadways, planters and parking areas by hand or via herbicide application; prunes shrubs and trees up to maximum height ; uses blower or broom to sweep sidewalks; maintains in-ground drains and culverts; loads and unloads equipment or materials from department vehicles; hauls and disposes of landscape cuttings and debris; cultivates and renovates designated planting areas; installs or replaces turf, trees, ornamental plants, shrubs, ground covers, annuals, and bulbs; plans, installs, and maintains landscape irrigation systems including repairing or replacing sprinkler heads, valves, and lines; assists with repairs or installations of fencing, paving materials for pathways, concrete and rock retaining walls, wood, concrete and/or rock boarders and various posts, slabs, drains, and culverts; operates and maintains grounds maintenance equipment such as lawn mower, edger, sweeper, string trimmer, rototiller, chainsaw, power hedge trimmer, sprayers, and basic gardening hand tools; loads equipment on trailer for transport and drives to work sites; keeps hoses, supplies, tools, and equipment in proper condition and repair; maintains service request records, equipment parts listings, equipment oil change logs, equipment service/repair logs, seed usage logs, irrigation repair logs, and records of supplies used; mixes and applies approved herbicides for weed mitigation; mixes and applies fertilizers; performs minor pest management; maintains stock of fertilizer and plant food supplies; maintains current Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for potentially hazardous materials; maintains logs and files pesticide use reports; assists in other minor maintenance tasks as required. Other Duties and Responsibilities: 1. From time to time he/she may need to work at Chalon or Doheny Campus 2. May be asked to help in other departments as time allows 3. May works on weekends/evening during especial university events Job Requirements: Qualifications and Requirements: Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including specialized knowledge and work experience in landscaping and horticultural techniques Knowledge: Turf management and maintenance practices and techniques including water conservation; horticulture and methods of planting, cultivation, pruning, and caring for plants, trees, and lawns; sprinkler and irrigation system design, installation, operation, and maintenance; operating characteristics of a full range of ground maintenance equipment; proper and safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and chemical controls; record-keeping techniques; legislation on using pesticides in schools; safe lifting techniques; safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials; basic math. Abilities and Skills: Install and repair sprinkler systems; operate hand and power tools, and other associated grounds maintenance equipment; order and maintain sprinkler parts stock; maintain grounds maintenance equipment; perform tree maintenance; perform general gardening and grounds work; read and understand labels, service requests, and similar documents; follow oral and written directions; communication effectively in both oral and written form; maintain work logs and service requests; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments; perform a variety of physical labor including climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, and standing for long periods of time; lift and carry boxes, tools, equipment and materials. Bilingual preferably Education: High school diploma /GED required or A certification in a horticulture or landscaping Experience: Minimal 2 years’ experience in grounds and landscaping Additional Information: To apply, visit http://msmu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191542 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-733cc3bb51c4f3438f618d53ffaa311a