Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who reflect the intersectional identities of our student body. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.Job/Department Summary:The Lead Groundsworker works under general supervision of the Manager of Custodial and Landscape. The incumbent will oversee the work of 1 Groundsworker, and 5-10 student employees engaged in general gardening and grounds maintenance work around the campus residence halls. Additional work may include projects such as planting shrub areas, laying sprinkler systems, or laying concrete or asphalt. Working independently and/or as part of a team, incumbent is responsible for landscape care and support, in assigned work area and other work areas as needed; planning, training, coordinating work of others; monitoring supplies budget; purchasing routine supplies and equipment; providing input into purchasing priorities; tracking and reporting attendance and payroll for student employees and completing required paperwork.Required Education and Experience:Requires two years of experience in planting, cultivating and maintaining flowers and shrubs, or in general grounds maintenance work.Preferences:Preference may be given to applicants with the following as they may be considered specialized skills: BilingualExperience with horticultural spraying and pest eradicationPossession of a Qualified Applicators CertificateExperience with large, commercial irrigation systems including theinstallation and maintenance of sprinkler heads, repairs of irrigation lines,and familiarity with smart irrigation controllers and softwareExperience with tree trimming, including knowledge of materials, methods,and tools used in trimming, pruning, cultivating and caring for treesExperience with landscape construction or renovation projectsTime Base:Full-time- 1.0Pay Plan:12/12Work Schedule:Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Summer - Mon-Thurs 7:00-5:30. CSU Classification Salary Range:$44,652 - $75,408 per year. Benefits:This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).CSU, Chico offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information please visit https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf Additional Information:California State University, Chico, in accordance with CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a background check (including a criminal records check, sexual offender registry check, and/or fingerprinting) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive. This position is considered a sensitive position based on CSU guidelines.This position as set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017 is not designated as a required mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.Throughout employment in this position incumbent must maintain a valid California Driver's License as well as continued completion of and compliance with the CSU Defensive Driver's Training course.Due to events and conferences the hours of work may vary at times. Notification of changes will be provided in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.A baseline audiogram is required for this position.About Chico State:Graduate and undergraduate programs boast high-quality research experiences, exceptional faculty mentoring, and civic and global engagement opportunities. The campus motto, "Today Decides Tomorrow," is brought to life by inclusive pedagogy, experiential learning, and co-curricular programming. The Chico Experience prepares students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and inspired stewards of environmental, social, and economic resources. Together, they will become leaders solving the challenges of the 21st century. The campus is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from the state capital, Sacramento, and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. Chico offers year-round natural beauty, outdoor leisure activities, and a thriving arts, music, and events scene. We acknowledge and are mindful that Chico State stands on lands that were originally occupied by the first people of this area, the Mechoopda, and we recognize their distinctive spiritual relationship with this land, the flora, the fauna, and the waters that run through campus. We are humbled that our campus resides upon sacred lands that since time immemorial have sustained the Mechoopda people and continue to do so today.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.Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
