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Major Duties

Under general supervision, the groundsworker is responsible for general gardening work and the maintenance of an assigned grounds area in Student Housing that includes, but is not limited to, cultivation of the landscape, trash removal from the planter, parking lots, and around the trash bins. The incumbent operates and performs minor maintenance on gardening power equipment, hoes, cultivates and removes weeds, seeds lawns, fertilizes, plants and maintains plants.

• Keeps the assigned area, including walkways, safe and free of trash and debris, and ensures that lawns are mowed, bushes are edged, and weeds are pulled.
• Trims low tree limbs and shrubs and makes minor irrigation repairs.
• Maintains equipment and gardening tools, ensures the clean and safe handling of all grounds equipment and supplies, and drive carts and pickup truck to move equipment between locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas, in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
• LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVER’S LICENSE.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of: general gardening and grounds maintenance methods; 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.
• 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.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: Groundsworker / 0731 / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $3722 - $3892 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3722 - $5840 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position. 

General Information

• Applications received through December 16, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• 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 outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.