Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Groundskeeper Group I

Union Level
Group I

Department
Physical Plant

Campus
Stockton

Posting Number
201303677P

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Number of Months
12

Work Schedule

Work performed during standard business hours.

Position End Date

Open Date
05/20/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be willing to join Teamsters Local 439 union within 30 days.

For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

Responsible for physical appearance of University grounds by mowing, raking, planting, fertilizing, trimming, or watering. Uses mowers, rakes, or other hand and power tools typically used in gardening.

Essential Functions

• Mows, trims, edges and sweeps university lawns and grounds.
• Waters fields and grounds as directed.
• Performs tree and shrub maintenance to include planting, trimming and fertilizing.
• Ensures proper care of equipment, tools and supplies.
• Collects trash and removes in appropriate containers.
• Performs minor repair of equipment.
• Assists with set-up and tear-down of outdoor stages, tarps, tables and chairs.
• Identifies maintenance or repair need and reports to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in special construction projects as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of grounds equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Working knowledge of lawn maintenance, and of lawn maintenance equipment use and repair.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diversity backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily outdoors with exposure to various temperatures and weather elements. Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Extensive physical activity. Constant bending, walking, standing, lifting up to 100 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 200 lbs. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. Repetitive use of hands.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work performed during standard business hours.

Union membership required.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Hiring Range
$20.17 per hour. Union guidelines, non-exempt.

Background Check Statement

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.