Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory' Facilities Division is hiring a Groundskeeper to join our team! As a Groundskeeper you will work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in maintaining the laboratory grounds and supporting the Lab's vegetation management plan, through lawn care, tree and shrub pruning, planting, watering, and general landscape upkeep. As a groundskeeper you will also work independently on routine tasks to support the lab's mission.

We're here for the same mission, to bring science solutions to the world. Join our team and YOU will play a supporting role in our goal to address global challenges! Have a high level of impact and work for an organization associated with 17 Nobel Prizes!

You will:

• Perform routine grounds maintenance, including planting, mowing, pruning, watering, weeding, debris removal, and site cleanup.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as trimmers, mowers, and leaf blowers; keep tools, vehicles, and work areas organized.
• Assist with irrigation repair, vegetation installation, traffic control, parking enforcement, and other grounds-related duties.
• Follow all DOE, federal, state, local, and Laboratory safety, environmental, and emergency-preparedness regulations.
• Use appropriate PPE, identify and report hazards, stop unsafe work when necessary, and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Maintain required operational, safety, and quality-assurance records.
• Minimize exposure to hazardous materials and support waste reduction and environmental compliance efforts.
• Drive pickup trucks and passenger vehicles to job sites.
• Participate in pre-job briefings and using CMMS systems for work orders (i.e, I-Pads, Maximo)

Requirements:

• 1 year minimum demonstrated experience working on landscaping.
• Must have a valid California Driver's license. Ability to drive a pick-up truck, passenger cars or other similar vehicles.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of plant identification, horticultural practices, irrigation systems, and the safe use of pesticides. Ability to maintain plants, shrubs, trees, hedges, flowers and lawns. Working knowledge of sprinkler systems.
• Must have a high level of physical fitness, including the ability to climb up and down while working on steep hillsides.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, work at heights; work in confined spaces, around rotating equipment, under fluorescent lights; able to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, have manual dexterity in both hands; lift 50 lbs. to chest height and carry object up to 100 feet up/down inclines/stairs. Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to operate power mowers and a variety of grounds-keeping equipment or tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing, orally, over telephone and by two way radio.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers effectively for record-keeping and communication; ability to quickly write presentable reports and memoranda on computer.

Desired skills/knowledge:

• Completion of training courses in shop work or maintenance work is desirable.
• Knowledge of LBL facilities layout, key personnel, procedures governing stores issues, safety program and facilities design requirements. All will be required after employment.

Additional information:

• Appointment type: This is a full-time career appointment, non-exempt (hourly paid), eligible for overtime pay.
• Salary range: The hourly range for this position is $27.55 - $40.91. The hourly rate for this position is based on a step schedule and the final candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
• Work Hours : 6am - 2:30pm
• Background check: This position is subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work modality: Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites.
• Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Union Represented: This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.