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Grounds Equipment Operator
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Position Number: 5984599
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Grounds Equipment Operator

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting Details

Position Number: 41152057

Payroll Title: GROUNDS EQUIP OPR

Job Code: 8134

Job Open Date: 2/4/2025

Application Review Begins: 2/20/2025

Department Code (Name): GRDS (Residential Operations)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): SX- Service Unit

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $23.53 to $28.65/hour. 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.

Work Location: Storke Service - 778

Working Days and Hours: M - F 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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:

Residential Operations is part of Housing, Dining, and Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE). Residential Operations maintains properties consisting of residence halls, single student apartments, family student apartments, and dining commons serving over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. In addition to providing service to residents, Residential Operations maintains facilities that include conference centers, office spaces, and short term lodging and housing facilities. We welcome over 20,000 conference guests annually.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Grounds, and the direction of Lead Groundskeepers, operates equipment for the Grounds Department on a regular and continuing basis, both on and off campus. Assists with routine grounds maintenance tasks in all locations. In compliance with HDAE goals and objectives, affirms and implements the department's Educational Equity Plan comprised of short- and long-term objectives that reflect a systematic approach to preparing both students and staff for success in a multicultural society. Works in an environment that is ethnically diverse and culturally pluralistic. Works in a team environment.

Required Qualifications:

1-3 years experience in the operation of medium to heavy, power grounds equipment.
1-3 years experience in institutional or commercial landscape maintenance and installation.
1-3 years demonstrated knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest control.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English.
1 - 3 Years Experience in the operation of medium to heavy, power grounds equipment.
1 - 3 Years Experience in institutional or commercial landscape maintenance and installation.
1-3 Years Demonstrated knowledge of plant care, safe equipment use, landscape irrigation principles, and horticultural pest control.

Special Conditions of Employment:

Days and hours may vary to meet the operational needs of the department.
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:

60% Operation & Maintenance - Works with the Grounds Leads, and Superintendent of Grounds on the maintenance and upkeep of property for Housing, Dining, Auxiliary Enterprises (HDAE). Operates riding mowers of various types and sizes. Operates equipment such as backhoes, skip loaders, front end loaders, hydraulic lifts, trenchers, power thatchers, Kabota and /or other tractors and loaders of various sizes. Mechanical duties that would include routine maintenance and repairing/upkeep of grounds equipment used by this person. This would include, in cooperation with the Grounds Mechanic, the upkeep and implementation of accurate records for each piece of equipment used by the person in this position. Responsible for the safe usage of all large and small power equipment and tools assigned to this position by the Grounds Department.

40% Groundskeeping - Provides assistance in the area of Groundskeeper duties such as: Mowing, water, weeding, seeding, fertilizing and related duties in the assigned area. Assists in installation and maintenance of automatic lawn irrigation systems. Assists in chemical and fertilizer applications on lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers. Operates power and non-power handheld equipment. Installs/repairs asphalt, cement and parking lots as needed. Promotes a quality service environment to all students, staff and customers. Participates in staff training and development workshops, retreats and meetings as determined by Supervisor. Grounds projects that would include work such as landscape construction, irrigation installation, concrete and/or asphalt work, moving and relocation of soil, and planting and relocation of any plant material as required. Complies with the department safety program. Performs any other duties as assigned or required by the Grounds Department. Develops, promotes, and adheres to safety rules, standards or techniques as an integral part of business. Adheres and implements the 20-minute work rule for all repetitive work tasks. Affirms and implements the departmental "Strategic Plan" designing goals and objectives that relate to the vision statement.

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:

UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information

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 Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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