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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 19 hours ago

Groundsworker - Facilities Management and Development

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$47K/yr - $55K/yr

1+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Groundsworker will perform general gardening work and maintain the grounds in an assigned area of the campus, either independently or as part of a grounds team.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform general gardening work and maintain the grounds in an assigned area of a campus

Work independently or as part of a grounds team

Qualification

Gardening methodsGrounds maintenancePlantingCultivatingSprinkler repairPesticide application

Required

Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods

General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, turf, and flowers as well as the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and power equipment

Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California

General knowledge of sprinkler repair and irrigation fundamentals

Ability to read and interpret a pesticide or fertilizer label as well as apply both in a safe and effective manner

One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System

Educational benefits for eligible employees

Company

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.

Founded in 1901

San Luis Obispo, California, USA

1001-5000 employees