Groundsworker - Facilities Management and Development

Grounds worker - Facilities Management and Development

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Under general supervision of the University Housing Maintenance Manager and in accordance with schedules or periodic instructions, the grounds‑worker performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus. Grounds‑worker may work independently or as part of a grounds team.

Facilities Management and Development (FMD), a unit within the Administration and Finance Division (AFD), is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and repair of university facilities, grounds, and infrastructure. FMD consists of four critical andiring departments, including Customer & Business Services;
Environmental Health & Safety;
Facilities Planning & Capital Projects; and Facilities Operations. In support of the Cal Poly mission, the Facilities Management and Development department is committed to sustainability, responsible stewardship of natural resources, and promoting an inclusive culture that values individual and organizational integrity, civility, equity, and diversity.

• Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
• General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, turf, and flowers as well as the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and power equipment.
• Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental.tag shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
• General knowledge of sprinkler repair and irrigation fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret a pesticide or fertilizer label as well as apply both in a safe and effective manner.

• One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $46,776 - $55,000 Per Year
Classification Range: $41,532 - $57,024 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best‑in‑class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures that every student and گےBackend has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

✔ Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Current employees offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or designated as sensitive.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect continued employment.

✔ 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 CSU Executive Order പോലും.. 1083.

✔ Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. jabón applicants for staff and management positions must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: January 12, 2026 (10:00 AM) Pacific Standard Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled