Facilities Management Groundskeeper

Position Number: 40072525

Payroll Title: GROUNDSKEEPER

Job Code: 8133

Job Open Date: 12/5/2025

Application Review Begins: 12/22/2025

Department Code (Name): FACM (Facilities Management)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): SX-Service Unit

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $25.50/hr. to $27.06/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $25.50/hr. to $29.55/hr.

Work Location: Navigator Building 897

Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 5:00AM-1:30PM

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission, and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities.

Benefits of Belonging
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC
Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under supervision, performs operational level groundskeeping duties as assigned. Cultivates planted areas; plants, fertilizes and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns and other ground covers; may operate irrigation systems manually and by automatic controls. Uses a variety of hand and powered tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, edgers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, and vacuums. Cleans grounds and walks of litter; empties trash receptacles; maintains and makes minor repairs to tools, irrigation and drainage systems

Required Qualifications:
* 1-3 years one year of experience in grounds maintenance or gardening; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Special Conditions of Employment:
* Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
* Satisfactory criminal history background check
* UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
* 40% Grounds Maintenance - Plants, fertilizes and maintains shrubs, small trees, lawns, and other ground covers. May operate irrigation systems manually or by automatic controls. Works cooperatively with other Groundskeepers and Lead Groundskeepers to maintain Campus grounds/landscape.

* 30% Refuse Maintenance - Cleans walks and grounds of litter; empties trash receptacles; trims shrubs and small trees; removes weeds; rakes leaves and other debris.

* 20% Equipment Handling - Operates hand and power mowers, edgers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers and a variety of hand tools.

* 10% Safety - Complies with FM Safety Program and all health and safety regulations.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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 status under state or federal law.

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