Skip to main content

This job has expired

Grounds Maintenance Worker II

Employer
University of Redlands
Location
Redlands, CA

Job Details

POSITION CODE: 5121DEPARTMENT: Facilities ManagementLOCATION: Redlands Campus, Redlands, CA On-SiteAPPOINTMENT: Staff, 12 months, 40 hours per weekSTARTING SALARY RANGE: $15.13GRADE: S04NUMBER OF OPENINGS: Two (2) openingsAVAILABLE: ImmediatelyINTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Six (6) monthsPOSTING DATE: June 23, 2022APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 14, 2022, 2:00pm, P.S.T.

Definition of Classification:

The Grounds Maintenance Worker II is responsible for the care and maintenance of the campus lawns and landscape throughout 160 acres of improved grounds. Performs planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and weeding. Operates small power-operated pavement sweepers, power mowers, small riding mowers, and other gardening power equipment.

Reporting to the Grounds Manager, ensure an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and clean University environment. May drive pick-ups and other automotive equipment in performance of assigned duties and may provide lead work direction to staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Performs a wide variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of campus lawns and landscape including campus turf areas by mowing, line trimming and edging.
  • Prepares areas, lays sod and sows seed; aerates and irrigates turf to enhance turf growth.
  • Picks up litter and garbage to enhance campus appearance.
  • Cleans up clogged catch basins and ground drains, gutters, and curbs
  • Maintains trees, shrubs, and hedges by planting, pruning, trimming, watering, spraying and weeding.
  • Cleans ground cover and shrub plantings.
  • Performs minor irrigation repairs.
  • Pulls weeds by hand, rakes, leaves, and picks up trash from planter beds.
  • Cleans debris from walkways and drives using hand broom or machine blower.
  • May repair asphalt driveways and dig trenches using mechanized trenching machine.
  • May perform minor non-technical repairs to irrigation system, tools, and equipment; cleans Grounds Shop and equipment.
  • Safely operates a variety of equipment used in grounds maintenance such as ride on mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, dump trucks, lifts, and trenchers; operates a variety of power and hand tools such as line trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and chain saws.
  • Reports unsafe conditions observed or encountered while completing assigned work.
  • Maintains department confidence and safeguards operations by keeping information confidential; adheres to all safety and University policies and procedures.
  • Works occasional required overtime based on the need of the university.
  • Contributes to department goals and objectives by accomplishing related duties as needed.
  • Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

 

Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas, general grounds maintenance work or related work.
  • A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. A current DMV printout demonstrating a good driving record will be required prior to offer of employment.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of commercial lawn and landscaping maintenance techniques, methods, material, and equipment.
  • Ability to safely operate a variety of lawn and landscaping maintenance equipment and tools.
  • Safety rules, regulations, and procedure for grounds maintenance.
  • Ability to operate and maintain all lawn and landscape maintenance equipment and report any issues.
  • Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, and detail orientated.
  • Ability to work as a team and independently and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Follow appropriate safety rules and regulation.
  • Basic knowledge of personal computers and personal computer software and applications.
  • Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology.
  • Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
  • Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal and state policies and laws.
  • Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
  • Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. 

 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Hours and work schedule may vary according to the needs of the University. Weekend work and after-ours emergency response may be required.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly stand for long periods of time; speak clearly and distinctly to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; walk on a regular basis; travel to various locations; finger dexterity may be required to utilize and operate the specialized tools and equipment; distinguish colors and have depth perception; reach with hands and arms; pushing, pulling lifting and occasional crawling; stoop or kneel or crouch; ascend/descent ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and/or poles; and lift, carry and/or move objects typically weighing up to 10-25 pounds and on occasion up to  50 pounds. There may be exposure to inclement weather as well as to dirt/dust, chemicals/solvents, and noise with occasional exposure to temperature extremes and vibrations.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call (909) 748-8040.

INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19: New employees are required to submit proof of having received the full course dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine and a booster or submitting an exemption request for medical or religious reasons within sixty (60) days from your date of hire.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIThttp://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Organization

 

University of Redlands garden sign

 

The University of Redlands is a private, independent liberal arts university centrally located in the heart of southern California. Situated in the area east of Los Angeles known as the Inland Empire, the beautiful Redlands campus is within easy traveling distance of snow skiing, hiking and climbing to the north, some of the world’s best beaches to the south, Palm Springs and Joshua Tree to the east, and the urban culture of Los Angeles to the west.

Ranked 12th among regional universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Redlands offers 50 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in business, communicative disorders, education, geographic information systems and music.  

The University of Redlands serves approximately 5,000 students in its primarily undergraduate residential College of Arts and Sciences, as well as its School of Education and School of Business, which offer graduate programs at eight locations across southern California in addition to the main campus. The School of Continuing Studies offers non-degree program credentials and course opportunities.

Redlands blends liberal arts and professional programs, applied and theoretical study, traditional majors and self-designed contracts for graduation. For a select group of highly motivated, self-driven students, the progressive Johnston Center for Integrative Studies allows such inclined undergraduates to negotiate their own course of study with a faculty/peer committee, receiving narrative evaluations rather than letter grades.

The Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems program is an intensive, one-year residential program that draws international acclaim, in part due to the close collaboration with Redlands-based Esri, the world’s leading GIS company.

Recognized for having one of the highest study abroad participation rates among our peers, Redlands students travel the world, choosing from more than 100 programs. Redlands’ Community Service Learning program receives national acclaim each year as our students complete over 120,000 hours of public service annually around the world.

Learn more about the University of Redlands.

Company info
Website
Telephone
909-748-8040
Location
1200 E. Colton Avenue
P.O. Box 3080
ATTN: Human Resources
Redlands
California
92373
US

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert