Position SummaryUnder the immediate supervision of the Lead Groundsworker, the incumbent performs the full range of groundskeeping duties to maintain the campus grounds and deliver landscape services to an assigned area(s) of campus ranging from 5-20 acres. These services include, but are not limited to, the following: hardscape clean up, landscape bed maintenance, turf maintenance, and general grounds maintenance work.This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.Department SummaryThe Division of Business and Financial Affairs is responsible for ensuring a safe, productive campus environment while providing the highest-quality service in support of academic excellence through thoughtful stewardship of financial, technological, infrastructure, and human resources at San Diego State University.SDSU Facilities Services (FS) is a customer-service-based organization that provides facility maintenance activities through a transparent and deliberate process. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair, renovation, remodel, and alteration activities in support of the university's academic and research mission. Facilities Services employs approximately 250 employees and supports approximately eight million square feet of buildings (including residence halls and parking structures) and 280 acres of improved and unimproved land.For more information regarding Facilities Services, click here .Education and ExperienceOne year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.Key QualificationsMust be able to perform strenuous physical work while using mechanical aptitude and motor coordination.Licenses/Certifications RequiredValid California Driver's License required within 10 days of hire.Compensation and BenefitsStarting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $3,545 per month.Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,545 - $5,562 per month. Diversity and Community at SDSUAt SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .Principles of Community At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.Supplemental InformationInitial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on April 17, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by April 16, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.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 as a condition of employment. San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate 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 military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Rachael Stalmann at ******.
