Job no: 542309
Work type: Staff
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Trades, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, Probationary
Collective Bargaining Unit: California State University Employees Union - Unit 5
Job Classification: Groundsworker
Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,750 per month
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, unless notified otherwise

THE DEPARTMENT
Facilities Management Services provides maintenance and construction services for Cal Poly Pomona including Custodial Services, Landscape Services, Building and Mechanical Trades, Fleet Management, Energy and Utility Management and Waste Recycling Management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planting, cultivating, pruning, trimming, fertilizing, watering ornamental plants, shrubs, trees, lawns and flowers.
• Rakes leaves, hoes weeds, cleans trash from assigned areas, including parking jots. Prepares areas for planting.
• Operates small power equipment.
• May assist in the preparation and lining of athletic fields for scheduled events.
• Occasionally sprays and applies horticultural chemicals, or assists a qualified specialist in sprinkler repair, tree trimming or nursery functions.
• Drives pick-up trucks and other automotive equipment to perform assigned duties.
• Maintains water hoses, tools, supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A California State Driver License, valid upon hire.
• One (1) year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
• Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
• General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers, and the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to:
• Recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
• Perform strenuous physical work as described in this classification
• Utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination.
• Learn to skillfully operate small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment..
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Follow simple oral and written instructions.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or related manual labor.
• Computer operational knowledge relating to: Chemical and Pest Control Record Keeping Arborist and Landscape Operations - Scheduling and Record Keeping Horticulture information and purchasing.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Cal Poly Pomona, we are committed to the urgent and ongoing work of creating and sustaining an inclusive campus where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, respected and can flourish to achieve their dreams of success.
We believe diversity strengthens community. Cal Poly Pomona proudly holds designations as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university must be linked to the success of its Black community.

Out of State Work
The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture, and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. The CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/.

Background Check
Cal Poly Pomona will make a conditional offer of employment to final job candidates, pending the satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check).
The conditional offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.
In determining the suitability of the candidate for the position, Cal Poly Pomona will give an individualized assessment to any information that the applicant submits for consideration regarding the criminal conviction history such as the nature, gravity and recency of the conviction, the candidate’s conduct, performance or rehabilitation efforts since the conviction and the nature of the job applied for.
For more information, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/13813878/latest/.

CSU Classification Salary Range
This position is part of the Teamsters bargaining unit 5, the CSU Classification Standards for this position are located on the following site, https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/Classification-Standards.aspx. The CSU Salary Schedule is located on the following site: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule-documents.aspx. The classification salary range for this position according to the respective skill level is minimum $3,722 and maximum $5,840 per month. Please refer to the anticipated hiring range for the appropriate salary rate for this particular position.

Employment Eligibility Verification
Cal Poly Pomona hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. For more information, go to https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA)
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/v2/policy/10927154/latest/.

Security & Fire Safety
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at: https://www.cpp.edu/pdfs/annual_security_report.pdf and https://www.cpp.edu/housing/documents/fire_safety_report.pdf.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination
As a federal contractor, Cal Poly Pomona will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information, see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster.

Reasonable Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For more information, go to Employment Notices.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Cal Poly Pomona is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, and veteran or military status. We engage the talents of all qualified workers, regardless of their background. More information is available at Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Other Notices
For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit Cal Poly Pomona’s Employment Notices web page.