Lead Groundsworker

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Under general supervision the Lead Groundsworker works with Grounds employees maintaining ornamental plants shrubs trees groundcover lawns and flowers. The incumbent performs trash collection and other grounds maintenance work on campus and in parking lots/structures

• This position leads and assists on landscape project work such as sodding; may assist with installing sprinkler systems campus-wide pruning landscaping and setup for special events.
• Leads and assists in maintaining athletic fields fences parking lots tree wells streets drainage systems walkways hedges and trees.
• Operates tractors riding mowers small power equipment and other automotive equipment.
• Maintains records makes reports completes labor entries and sign-in sheets; inputs time/tracks MetaBim work orders and assists grounds workers with entries makes recommendations for purchase of supplies and equipment for the Landscape and Grounds area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*NOTE: To view the full position description including all of the required qualifications copy and paste this link into your browser: years of experience in planting cultivating and maintaining flowers and shrubs or in general grounds maintenance work.

• LICENSE: CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID CALIFORNIA DRIVERS LICENSE.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of horticultural practices including the care of ornamental plants shrubs trees groundcover lawns flowers athletic fields hedges and trees.
• Skill in performing landscape projects irrigation installation pruning sodding grounds maintenance minor equipment repairs and the safe use of hand tools and power equipment.
• Ability to operate tractors riding mowers carts pick-up trucks and other automotive equipment safely across campus and in parking lots and structures.
• Ability to provide work direction and training maintain accurate records and reports enter labor and work-order information assist with employee selection and recommend supplies and equipment.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 0726 / Lead Groundsworker / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE is $3890 $5555 per month dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $3890 - $5555 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday 6:00 am 2:30 pm. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through October 2 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age Disability (physical or mental) Gender Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender) Gender Expression Genetic Information Marital Status Medical Condition Nationality Pregnancy or related conditions Race or Ethnicity (including color caste or ancestry) Religion or Religious Creed Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics) Sexual Orientation and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at .

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