*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* Working Title Groundsworker
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San Francisco State is a 100% Smoke/Vapor-Free Campus. Smoking or Vaping of any tobacco/plant-based substance is not permitted on any University properties.
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 set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Department Facilities Services - Grounds Housing
Appointment Type This is a one-year probationary position
Time Base Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 6:00am - 2:30pm
Anticipated Hiring Range $3,461.00 - $3,673.00 Per Month ($41,532.00 - $44,076.00 Annually)
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Position Summary Under the direct supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, the primary responsibility of the Groundsworker is to plant, cultivate, fertilize, water; rake leaves; remove weeds; remove debris; maintain lawns; prepare and treat soils for planting; utilize and maintain tools, supplies and equipment; trim and prune trees, shrubs, and hedges; and erect tree supports. The Groundsworker may operate and perform minor maintenance on small power-operated equipment. They may also assist in sprinkler repair or nursery functions; and provide work direction to students or unskilled assistants.
Position Information The Groundsworker position requires a skill level and knowledge commensurate with the ability to perform the job, including the above skill requirements, in a semi-independent manner under the direct supervision of the Grounds Operations Manager.
• General gardening, grounds and exterior maintenance, and landscape installation.
• Related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods. General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers, and the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment.
- Abilities: Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California; perform strenuous physical work as described in this classification; utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination; learn to skillfully operate small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; and follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Experience: One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
- License: Some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications The Groundsworker will be responsible for the maintenance of the University’s grounds adhering to
the high
standards of the department and the University. As such, the Groundsworker should have basic
knowledge of:
• Turf and plant maintenance
• Irrigation installation and maintenance
• Pesticide application; Possession of a valid California State Qualified Applicator Certificate is desirable
• Installation of plant material
• Pruning
• Equipment usage and maintenance
• Landscape installation
Must have a general knowledge of the methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment used in landscape
construction or maintenance to perform the skill requirements listed. Candidate must be able to
work in a highly visible position. Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills including
English language usage and comprehension capacity. Under the direction of the Grounds Operations
Manager, candidate must have strong professional skills, the ability to work independently and
follow through with tasks independently. Candidate must possess a strong ability to coordinate
multiple projects throughout the year. Candidate must have the ability to work well with
students, faculty, staff and administrators.
Environmental/Physical/Special Moderate to heavy physical tasks. Must be able to lift in excess of 75 pounds. Majority of work will be outdoors and in inclement weather. Position requires the ability to wear a uniform that is used by the department and to carry a department provided mobile phone/radio and answer calls during the work schedule.
Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check.
- Fingerprinting is required for this position in compliance with Practice Directive 201.
- Successful candidate must have a non-restricted valid state driver’s license. Position may require the use of state vehicle to interact with employees in satellite locations (Downtown Campus, Romberg Tiburon Campus, etc.)
- 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 July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.
Benefits Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.
CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.
Additional Information SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS). Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.
The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.
Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.
*SFSU INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY* Advertised: Jan 20 2026 Pacific Standard Time
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