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Facilities Management Groundskeeper



Facilities Management

University of California, Santa Barbara



Summary of Job Details:

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.



Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $25.50/hr. to $27.06/hr.

Full Hourly Range: $25.50/hr. to $29.55/hr.

Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:00AM-1:30PM

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits



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.



Application review begins: 12/22/2025

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Job #82932