Seasonal Central Campus Groundsworker

Working Title: Seasonal Central Campus Groundsworker

Classification Title: Groundsworker

Position Details

Emergency Hire Temporary position lasting at most 90 days with an option of being extended to 180 days.

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services and in accordance with established schedules or periodic instructions the Groundsworker 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 cleanup.

FLSA:Nonexempt

CSU Classification Salary Range:$3722.00 $5840.00per month

Hiring Range/Rate:$21.47

Salary Grade/Range:1

Time Base:HourlyIntermittent

Work Hours:Monday Friday 6:30a.m. 2:30p.m.

Department Information

Grounds & Landscape Services

Grounds and Landscaping Services is responsible for maintaining 170 landscaped acres and over 3000 trees. We also have responsibility for maintaining walkways and parking improvements. Grounds and Landscape Services trims irrigates cleans fertilizes provides pest control and renovates campus site improvements that encompass:

• Over 3000 trees comprising 250 species
• 93 acres of lawn/turf
• 16 acres of shrubs and ground cover
• More than 21 miles of campus walkways
• 60 acres of parking lots
• 25 acres of undeveloped space
• Irrigation systems comprising 5 well pumps 7 zone controllers 750 valves and 12000 sprinklers heads

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge:

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.

Abilities:

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 powerdriven grounds equipment; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and follow simple oral and written instructions.

Experience:

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

License:

Possession and maintenance of a valid California drivers license.

RequiredQualifications

Experience:

1. Experience with general landscape maintenance planting cultivating and fertilizing.
2. Experience maintaining and repairing sprinklers.

Knowledge:

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

Skills/Abilities:

1. Ability to perform general maintenance on gardening equipment (e.g. mowers power edgers vacuums string trimmers chain saws blowers etc.
2. Effective communication skills.
3. Effective interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent customer service skills.
5. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse environment.
6. Ability to assist with athletic and special event setup and clean up.
7. Ability to assist qualified personnel with gardening related duties.
8. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty students staff and members of the community.

Work Schedule Requirements:

• Ability to work weekends early work shifts and/or other change in work schedule.

License:

• Possession of a valid drivers license and maintenance of a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry gardening equipment and materials up to 50 lbs.

Conditions of Employment:

Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Possession and maintenance of a valid California drivers license.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Submit an online Sacramento State Employment Application for the position to apply.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of Californias capital city five miles from State Capitol. The lush 300acre campus is situated along the American River close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento also known as the FarmtoFork Capital is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region but also from across the state country and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

As Californias capital university we transform lives by preparing students to lead serve and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming caring and inclusive leader in education innovation and engagement. As the regional hub of higher education Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching research scholarship and creative activity; justice diversity equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty staff students and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities life experiences and perspectives that enrich our community teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family please visit the Why Sac State page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex gender identity/expression sexual orientation pregnancy genetic information medical condition marital status veteran status or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process visit University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination sexual harassment sexual violence domestic violence dating violence and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees visit Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety RightToknow Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safetyrelated policy statements emergency preparedness and evacuation information crime prevention and sexual prevention information and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three 3 calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing .

Under the Clery Act this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

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A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023 per theCSU COVID19 Vaccination Policy it is strongly recommended that all California State University Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1 2022 theCSU OutofState Employment Policyprohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSUrelated work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H1B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.