Groundsworker (Groundsworker, Range 1) Grounds Housing

*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*

Working Title

Groundsworker

SF StateUniversity

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race religion color ancestry age disability genetic information gender gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition National origin sex sexual orientation covered veteran status or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.

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San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.

The person holding this position may be 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 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Department

Facilities Services - Grounds Housing

Appointment Type

This is a one-year probationary position

Time Base

Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 2:30pm

Anticipated Hiring Range

$3461.00 - $3673.00 Per Month ($41532.00 - $44076.00 Annually)

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Grounds Supervisor the primary responsibility of the Groundsworker is to plant cultivate fertilize water; rake leaves; remove weeds; remove debris; maintain lawns; prepare and treat soils for planting; utilize and maintain tools supplies and equipment; trim and prune trees shrubs and hedges; and erect tree supports. The Groundsworker may operate and perform minor maintenance on small power-operated equipment. They may also assist in sprinkler repair or nursery functions; and provide work direction to students or unskilled assistants.

Position Information

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 power-driven 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: Some positions may require possession of a valid California drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

Environmental/Physical/Special

Moderate to heavy physical tasks. Must be able to lift in excess of 75 pounds. Majority of work will be outdoors and in inclement weather. Position requires the ability to wear a uniform that is used by the department and to carry a department provided mobile phone/radio and answer calls during the work schedule.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a background check.

• Fingerprinting is required for this position in compliance with Practice Directive 201.
• Successful candidate must have a non-restricted valid state drivers license. Position may require the use of state vehicle to interact with employees in satellite locations (Downtown Campus Romberg Tiburon Campus etc.)
• 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.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three business days from their date of hire.

Benefits

Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Lifes Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues students and the customers we serve.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical Dental Vision Pension 401k Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Disability Insurance Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program all geared towards the Universitys commitment to attract motivate and retain our employee.

CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only)

Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants currently in bargaining units 2 5 7 and 9 are given hiring preference.

Additional Information

SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS).

Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework all work is expected to be performed in the state of California and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.

CSU strongly encourages faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached at .

Please note that this position position requirements application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.

*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY*