Gardening Specialist - Re-announced
Gardening Specialist - Re-announced
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Job No: 514956; 08/08/2025 - Re-announced
GARDENING SPECIALIST
Facilities Services
Salary Range: $3544 - $5782/Monthly
Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 7.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.; non-exempt classification.
Essential Functions: Under the general supervision of the Grounds Manager or designee the Gardening Specialist performs a wide variety of gardening work in an assigned area of a campus. The Gardening Specialist will perform the following activities: horticultural spray and pest eradication work; maintenance repair and modification of irrigation systems; plan develop and maintain special planting areas or ornamental gardens; on a regularly schedule basis apply chemicals for the eradication of fungi pests insects and weeds to plants trees shrubs lawns embankments roads parking lots unimproved acreage and buildings; select appropriate times to apply the chemicals taking into consideration weather conditions and frequency of usage; determine where to place poisons and traps; safely stores chemicals and supplies used in spraying programs; repair broken sprinkler lines sprinkler heads valves and related equipment; clear blockages from valves and pipes; inspect install service and maintain automatic sprinkler control devices taking into consideration the vegetation soil conditions evaporation water retention factors while working with contractors to assure proper irrigating capabilities of the system; make recommendations for the planning and development of special planting areas within their assigned area; select plants and flowers for ornamental gardens; and provide advice and assistance to others regarding proper care of flowers and ornamental plants pruning and other technical skills. Gardening Specialist typically performs work involving some or all of the following duties: plant cultivate fertilize water and spray ornamental plants shrubs hedges trees lawns and flowers; prepare and treat soils for planting; maintains sprinklers tools and equipment in proper condition and repair; operates and performs maintenance on small power-operated power mowers small riding mowers and other gardening power equipment; may from time-to-time provides lead work direction to Groundsworkers or individuals in other grounds classifications; may drive automotive equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
Required Qualifications & Experience: Two years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or general grounds one year of which shall have been in either the maintenance repair or modification of irrigation systems specialized pest and/or spray control work or cultivation and care of nursery plants. Thorough knowledge of the methods plants tools and equipment used in planting cultivating and caring for flowers shrubs lawns and trees. General knowledge of the composition and structure of soil Ph factors of soils compatibility and incompatibility factors between soil and plants difference between plant mixes and erosion control. Ability to identify diagnose and treat plant disease and correct plant nutrient deficiencies; prepare freehand sketches and make recommendations for possible improvements in landscaping within the assigned area; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and follow oral and written instructions. Possession of the appropriate California Department of Pesticide Regulation license to perform pest control work. Some positions may require possession of a valid California drivers license.
California State University Los Angeles as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience performing the duties described within a school or institutional environment. Possession of a valid California drivers license and appropriate safe driving record.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin August 22 2025 and will continue until the position is filled; however the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law California State University Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status race ethnicity color religion disability national origin or cultural background political views sex or sexual orientation gender or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities women and persons with a disability to request reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.
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