Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Department Manager and the Supervisor, incumbent is responsible for providing support to properties managed by UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services. The incumbent performs a wide range of skilled and semi-skilled duties designed to maintain and preserve the health and beauty of the Housing & Hospitality Services landscape and hard-scape. Performs routine care of cultivated and surfaced areas to include but not limited to mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerifying, renovating and installing lawns. Assist Grounds Supervisor with prioritizing and scheduling work assignments. Instructs and explains work procedures to co-workers and reports material and equipment needs to supervisor. Perform special enhancement to grounds areas in preparation for special events. Monitor subordinate staff performance by inspecting their work area.

Job Qualifications

1. Two years experience in the care and treatment of a wide variety of plant life, including ability to identify horticultural pests and diseases.
Required

2. Ability to prioritize, schedule and coordinate work projects; direct and inspect the work of subordinates; train and evaluate subordinates effectiveness against job standards.
Required

3. Broad knowledge in the identification and care of commonly used landscape plants and turf grass.
Required

4. Experience and working knowledge of proper methods in pruning shrubs, mowing/edging lawns and cultivating plants.
Required

5. Ability to maintain and safely operate power driven equipment, e.g., mower, edger, trimmer, shears, generator, renovator and aerifier, as well as various hand tools.
Required

6. Ability to work as part of a team through close collaboration with colleagues.
Required

7. Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
Required

8. Oral communication skills to obtain or convey clear, concise and grammatically correct information.
Required

9. Skill in reading standard English text in order to follow through on written orders and carry out assignments.
Required

10. Ability to write simple English text using correct grammar and spelling to complete reports, forms and work orders that are accurate and easy to comprehend.
Required

11. Ability to stand, crawl, walk, and stoop; push and pull, lift or lower objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to push and pull, lift or lower objects weighing up to 80 lbs. with assistance. Ability to work outdoors, in wet or humid weather, and in fluctuating and/or extreme temperatures. Ability to work under adverse situations and conditions, e.g., dirty, noisy, etc.
Required

12. Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, Class C. Ability to drive a truck or other light vehicle in the course of duties. Continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
Required

13. Working knowledge of standard safe work practices.
Required

14. Ability to work overtime, weekends and special events.
Required