Groundskeeper Lead

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu .

The Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) provides services and support to over 50,000 students, faculty, and staff with the mission of advancing UCI's brilliant future and the vision of becoming world-class campus partners. DFA serves the university as planning partners, problem solvers, and solutions providers - striving to make it as easy as possible for people to get the services they need, when they need them.

Facilities Management is responsible for the effective operation of Irvine campus buildings, grounds and utilities; for providing a safe, functionally suitable and aesthetic environment in support of academic, research and public service programs of the University. Providing comprehensive management of campus facilities requires the employment of approximately 325 personnel ranging in classification from custodians and groundskeepers to more technical skilled crafts such as electricians and plumbers, and professional design staff and engineers. These services cover more than 150 buildings of approximately 6 million gross square feet, and1,475 acres of grounds. Facilities Management has an annual operating budget exceeding $80 million in expenditures, with operating funds of $30 million and $15 million for reimbursable campus activities. Project Services a construction department within Facilities Management manages a portfolio of major infrastructure and renovation projects totaling $200M per year.

Your Role on the Team

Under supervision, direct, coordinate, schedule and inspect grounds maintenance work. Perform a variety of Groundskeeper functions in addition to working as Lead Groundskeeper, such as : litter pick-up, cultivating, trimming of shrubs and small trees, fertilizing, planting and irrigation system maintenance. Operate ground power tools and equipment.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required :

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Skill to coordinate and direct grounds maintenance.
• Ability to establish and implement short and medium range grounds development plans.
• Ability and skill to evaluate own work and documentation for completion and accuracy of data.
• Ability complete daily work reports completely and accurately.
• Ability to identify undesirable plant material.
• Knowledge and skill to operate commonly used grounds equipment and tools.
• Skill in operating trenchers, tractors, roto-tillers and other commonly used pieces of power driven grounds equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain irrigation systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used Southern California plant material, their cultural requirements, pests and diseases.
• Skill to safely use both hand and power tools and equipment.
• Ability to effectively work independently or in teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English orally, electronically or in writing.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Apply problem solving skills and use sound judgment.
• Possession of valid California driver s license.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years of experience coordinate, schedule and inspect grounds maintenance work. Perform a variety of Groundskeeper functions in addition to working as Lead Groundskeeper, such as : litter pick-up, cultivating, trimming of shrubs and small trees, fertilizing, planting and irrigation system maintenance. Operate ground power tools and equipment.

Preferred :

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization