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Posted: 14-Jun-22
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 3142696
Grounds Equipment Operator
Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 37073
JOB POSTING
NOTIFICATIONS
UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.
Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.
The IRD for this job is: 07-04-2022
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Physical Planning, Development & Operations manages and oversees all University activities and services related to real estate, physical and environmental planning, design and construction, engineering, physical plant maintenance and operations, and the associated business services necessary to support these functions. The University's main campus is spread across more than 2,000 acres and includes over 500 buildings comprising more than 8 million square feet. The department includes an operating budget of over $48 million, manages a capital project portfolio in excess of $350 million, and employs nearly 300 full time staff to carry forth the duties necessary for the campus' development and operation.
More information can be found here: ppc.ucsc.edu
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Asst. Grounds Superintendent of Specialty Crews, the incumbent operates a large variety of turf maintenance related equipment, including but not limited to: lawn mowers, blowers, edgers, trenchers, turf tractors, rollers, aerators, dethatchers, fertilizer spreaders, etc. All campus turf, including landscape turf and sports turf, is mowed and edged on a regular schedule. The Turf Crew also performs projects such as aeration, fertilizing, over seeding, and top dressing as needed and as schedule allows on landscape and sports turf.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Salary Information: Salary Range: $21.69 - $23.00 / Hourly. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
No. of Positions: 1
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule Information:
- Full-time, Fixed
- Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
- Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
- Shift Includes: Day
Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: SX
Job Code Classification: 008134 (GROUNDS EQUIP OPR)
Travel: Up to 75% of the time
JOB DUTIES
70% - Turf Maintenance
- Performs turf maintenance operations such as mowing, edging, aeration, fertilization, over seeding, topdressing, and pesticide applications.
- Loads and transports turf equipment to job sites across campus using a truck with attached trailer.
- Must access difficult locations with truck and trailer and operate safely in a busy student environment.
- Performs field repairs and daily routine maintenance on equipment operated.
15% - Turf Equipment Maintenance
- Maintenance of equipment.
- Cleans and performs routine maintenance on all turf equipment.
- Sharpen blades, adjust settings, and lubricate equipment.
- Stock replacement parts, notify supervisor of equipment needs, keep records of maintenance performed.
5% - Other Duties as Assigned
- May assist with irrigation maintenance, storm drain maintenance, tree crew operations.
- Removal of roadkill carcasses, or duties as assigned by supervisor.
5% - Record Keeping
- Accurately record time spent on various jobs to match work orders utilizing department business management system.
- Complete time submission to payroll systems.
- Complete materials billing and planned maintenance record keeping.
5% - Sustainability
- Adheres to UC sustainability policies.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience and knowledge of operating mowers (ride on and walk behind), trenchers, turf tractors with a large variety of attachment (aerator, fertilizer spreader, rotary mower, boom sprayer, slit seeder, topdresser, etc.), and smaller grounds related equipment, including aerators, thatchers, blowers, weed eaters, rototillers, battery operated turf equipment, etc.
- Must have skill and ability in assessing equipment safety and performing routine maintenance on equipment used.
- Must be skilled and safe in the operation of a vehicle with a trailer attached, including backing into areas and operating in an active student population environment.
- Must be skilled in the operation of all related equipment with a priority for personal safety and the safety of an active student, staff, and faculty population in the vicinity.
- Must have skill and ability in all phases of turf maintenance operations.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and effectively communicate and interact with fellow workers staff, faculty and students.
- Familiarity with operation of commercial cordless electric turf maintenance equipment.
- Basic knowledge of soil physical, nutrient and water holding properties.
- Familiarity with and willingness to perform vertebrate pest control.
- Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and work effectively with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of a campus community.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and irrigation theory.
- Qualified Applicator Certificate category B.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
- Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of California.
- Ability to move up to 75 pounds with or without accommodation.
- The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
- Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
HOW TO APPLY
Attach your resume and cover letter when applying for this job opening. Do not attach any documents to 'My Activities'. Visit our How to Apply tutorial for detailed instructions on our applicant process.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=37073&PostingSeq=1
To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
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About University of California Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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