UC San Diego
Location
San Diego, CA | United States
Job description
Filing Deadline: Tue 3/19/2024
UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/8/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 3/19/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Under general supervision, assist in the scheduling, assigning and coordination of the work of one or more teams of Landscape Technicians. Assist with determining duties; utilization of materials and equipment; development of work methods. Inspect work assignments for quality control and completion of tasks. Receive equipment and supply requests from crew. Process requests through Marketplace for purchases up to $5,000. Pick up and deliver supplies. Maintain equipment and supply records. Verify electronic submitted time and material records in timekeeping and ComputerizedMaintenance Management Systems for accuracy. Maintain accurate records for Landscape Services projects. Write, submit or call in landscape maintenance work orders to Facilities Management (FM) Service Desk and report any maintenanceproblems or urgent to Superintendent. Operate a variety of hand and power tools such as: mowers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, line trimmers, chain saws, rakes, shovels, hoes, brooms and other related landscape maintenance tools. Maintaintools and equipment in clean and safe working order. Uses assigned tools and power equipment in a safe and prescribed manner, avoiding injury, misuse, breakage or loss. Trim, mow, edge, fertilize, renovate and aerate turf areas; irrigate, feed, and mulch around trees, shrubs and hedges; trim and prune small trees, shrubs and hedges. Weed, prune, hedge, rake, blow, sweep, mulch and fertilize landscaped areas.
Demonstrated experience in landscape maintenance work including knowledge of methods, tools, materials and related equipment. At least two years recent and direct experience working as a Landscape Technician or Groundskeeper at a University, College, Hospital, Municipality, and/or other large commercial facility or a combination of education and experience.
Experience prioritizing, coordinating and directing the work of a landscape maintenance team at a University, College, Hospital, Municipality, and/or other large commercial facility.
Demonstrated experience maintaining plant material; solid understanding of their cultural requirements, pests and diseases, and ability to identify undesirable plant material.
Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing irrigation systems utilizing recognized standards, guidelines, applications and practices. Demonstrated experience creating irrigation schedules and programming irrigation controllers based on horticultural and water conservation principles.
Experience safely operating, maintaining and cleaning commonly used landscape maintenance equipment and tools such as but not limited to: mower, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, line trimmer, chain saw, rake, shovel, hoe, broom, and other related landscape maintenance equipment and tools. Experience in the operation of trenchers; aerators; tractors; rototillers and other commonly used power driven landscape maintenance equipment.
Experience using various computer software programs like email, internet, word processing and databases. Ability to transfer information and figures into report format. Written and computer skills must be sufficient to complete basic forms, logs, reports and email correspondence.
Ability and skill to evaluate own work and documentation for completion and accuracy of data.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and interact in a positive manner within a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and electronically. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Demonstrated ability to train and instruct a diverse workforce utilizing strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
Skill to establish and implement short and medium range landscape maintenance plans.
Ability to be flexible and constantly adjust to changing priorities.
Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
Ability to use problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
Must possess and maintain valid California driver license and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
DOJ/FBI/DMV background checks and clearances required prior to hire.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $43,055 - $56,773 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $20.62 - $27.19
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
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$43.05k - $56.77k
