Grounds Equipment Operator

Payroll Title: Grounds Equipment Operator

Job Code: 8134

Job Open Date: 2/8/2024

Application Review Date: 2/26/2024

Department Code (Name): ATHL (Intercollegiate Athletics)

Union Code (Name): SX - Service Unit

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Work Location: ICA Bldg 243 - 1001

Working Days and Hours: TBD; 5 days a week, may include nights and weekends.

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Salary Rate/Range: The budgeted range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $20.23 - $26.72/hour. $20.23/hour - $27.82/hour
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

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For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

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UC Santa Barbara is located on the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the top 10 public universities in the nation and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The UCSB Athletics Department includes 20 intercollegiate sports teams and 450 student athletes that compete for championships in the Big West Conference and at the NCAA Division I level. The Gauchos have won a record 10 Big West Conference Commissioner's Cups.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties

Equipment Operator, under supervision, operates specialized medium to heavy power grounds and related equipment in the maintenance and operation of the Campus Grounds, road and bikeway systems, facilities, and venues.

Required Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in the operation of medium to heavy power grounds equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Special Conditions of Employment

Satisfactory criminal history background check
Must maintain valid CA DL, a clean DMV record, and enrollment in DMV Pull-Notice Program
May need to work nights and weekends
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

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As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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* University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Revisions

*Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

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