Grounds Equipment Operator - 133892

Facilities Management (FM) Landscape Services Division works throughout the campus to maintain the landscape, hardscape and urban forests of UCSD. The division works with campus facilities and planning offices in order to provide an aesthetically pleasing landscape conducive to learning, while offering excellent customer service. Maintaining over 1,200 acres of campus landscape, 10 miles of roadways, 28 acres of sports fields, and 25,000 trees in our urban forests, as well as the removal of over 10,000 tons annually of solid waste and recycling, Landscape Services is a key player in the University's efforts to conserve andprotect natural resources.

Under supervision this position will operate ride-on and walk-behind mowers and tractors with aerating and de-thatching attachments or fertilizer spreader. Perform turf care aeration and turf thatch removal. Operate loaders, tractors, dump trucks and pickup trucks to remove and transport thatch debris. Operate turf sweepers to perform core removal during aerating, and thatch removal during de-thatching, and clipping removal after mowing. Follow established specifications to project a rich, well manicured turf. Perform preventive and routine maintenance on related equipment. Assist other grounds work crews with routine grounds and landscape maintenance tasks as necessary.

• May be required to work overtime as operationally necessary.

• One year of experience in the operation of medium to heavy power-grounds equipment such as: ride-on mowers, tractors, turf sweepers, dump trucks and associated attachments, equipment for turf mowing, aerating, de-thatching, and fertilizer spreading or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience performing routine turf and landscape maintenance.

• Experience, ability and/or training in routine and preventive maintenance of medium to heavy power-grounds equipment including performance of minor repairs, which include oil, belt and filter changes, lubrication, replenishing fluid levels when necessary, tires and general cleaning.

• Ability to effectively perform repetitive tasks while maintaining awareness of surroundings for continuous periods (up to 4 hours) on a daily basis.

• Ability to understand and adhere to trade accepted horticulture maintenance standards.

• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts in the area of hydraulics, electrical belts and pulleys, PTO's, gasoline and diesel engines, air and water cooled engines.

• Demonstrated ability to safely and effectively utilize related hand and power tools.

• Ability to effectively work independently and with diverse teams of people.

• Ability to remain flexible and effectively adjust to changing priorities.

• Ability to follow through and carry out all assignments.

• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment.

• Ability to identify and suggest new ways to improve efficiency or productivity.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and information orally, in writing and electronically in a manner which is clear and concise.

• Pre-employment DMV and Background Check Clearance required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace