Groundsworker

• • Position Summary
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    Two (2) full-time positions available on or after January 4, 2027 for Landscape & Laborer Services.

    This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general supervision, and in accordance with schedules or periodic instructions, the Groundsworker performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus. The Groundsworker performs a combination of unskilled and semiskilled work, which encompasses the maintenance of landscaped areas, parking lots, athletic fields, and surrounding facilities to provide a safe and aesthetically pleasant environment for the campus community. The incumbent shall participate in the preparation and lining of all assigned sport fields to include, proper mowing of turf to the desired height of the sport to be played, but most importantly by the grass cultivar
    
    

  • Job Duties
  • Duties include but are not limited to:
    • Perform general grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, trimming, watering, and fertilizing lawns and landscaped areas.
    • Plant, cultivate, and care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
    • Prepare soil and assist with seeding and sod installation.
    • Trim and prune trees, shrubs, and hedges to maintain appearance and safe clearance.
    • Remove weeds, rake leaves, and clear debris from landscaped areas.
    • Assist with routine maintenance of athletic fields, including preparation for campus activities.
    • Clean and maintain outdoor areas such as walkways, sidewalks, parking lots, and building access points.
    • Collect and dispose of trash and debris from assigned areas.
    • Assist with basic irrigation tasks such as adjusting sprinklers and replacing minor components.
    • Support general grounds operations and assist skilled staff with specialized tasks as needed.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of campus grounds maintenance.
    • Operate small power equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers, and similar tools.
    • Perform routine inspection and basic upkeep of tools and equipment.
    • Clean, store, and maintain equipment and supplies in good working condition.
    • Report equipment issues and ensure equipment is serviced as scheduled.
    • May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
    • At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas as needed.
    • The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar.
    • Other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • Education: None required.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.  The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (209) 667-3351.  California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.  As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool.  Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at:  Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability PDF Form.

CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

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• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.

Advertised: Oct 09 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Oct 23 2026 Pacific Daylight Time

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