Groundskeeper Lead
Residential Operations
Summary of Job Details
Lead Groundskeeper directs the daily activities and project work of the groundskeepers, completes tasks related to project work assigned, and assists with all facets of Grounds maintenance and repairs when needed. Operates all equipment utilized by the Grounds staff and performs all grounds related tasks such as irrigation installation and repair, hardscape installation and repair, daily grounds maintenance, and administrative tasks needed to complete projects effectively and in a timely manner. Communicates daily with the Superintendent, and acts on their behalf when absent. Provides feedback for staff evaluations. Interacts effectively as a team member, follows safety standards and policies and abides by all Housing and University standards and policies. May work shifts other than Monday through Friday in order to meet operations needs and must complete other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years experience in grounds maintenance and installation.
Minimum 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest control.
Minimum 3 years of ability to perform minor repairs on small equipment.
Minimum 3 years knowledge of irrigation and drip systems.
Minimum 3 years of experience with the use of tractors, small lawn mowers, edgers, power sweepers, rototillers and chainsaws.
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Must maintain valid CA drivers license and a clean DMV record.
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 7/25/2024
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #70867
