Grounds Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

POSITION CODE: 7812

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Facilities Management

POSITION: Staff, Non-Exempt (12 months), Full-time (40 Hours) 

SALARY RANGE: $16.90-$20.00

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months 

AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: February 10th, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.

Definition of Classification:

The Groundsworker is responsible for the care and maintenance of the campus lawns and landscape throughout 160 acres of improved grounds. Performs planting, pruning, mowing, trimming, watering, fertilizing, and weeding. Operates small power-operated pavement sweepers, power mowers, small riding mowers, and other gardening power equipment.

Reporting to the Grounds Manager, ensure an aesthetically pleasing, safe, and clean University environment. May drive pick-ups and other automotive equipment in performance of assigned duties and may provide lead work direction to staff.

This position requires flexibility to work evening and/or weekend hours, as required. After-hours emergency response may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a wide variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of campus lawns and landscape including campus turf areas by mowing, line trimming, and edging.
• Prepares areas, lays sod, and sow’s seed; aerates and irrigates turf to enhance turf growth.

• Picks up litter and garbage to enhance campus appearance.
• Cleans up clogged catch basins and ground drains, gutters, and curbs
• Maintains trees, shrubs, and hedges by planting, pruning, trimming, watering, spraying, and weeding.
• Cleans ground cover and shrub plantings.
• Performs minor irrigation repairs.
• Pulls weeds by hand, rakes, leaves, and picks up trash from planter beds.
• Cleans debris from walkways and drives using hand broom or machine blower.
• May repair asphalt driveways and dig trenches using mechanized trenching machine.
• May perform minor non-technical repairs to irrigation system, tools, and equipment; cleans Grounds Shop and equipment.
• Safely operates a variety of equipment used in grounds maintenance such as ride on mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, dump trucks, lifts, and trenchers; operates a variety of power and hand tools such as line trimmers, edgers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and chain saws.
• Reports unsafe conditions observed or encountered while completing assigned work.
• Maintains department confidence and safeguards operations by keeping information confidential; adheres to all safety and University policies and procedures.
• Works occasional required overtime based on the need of the university.
• Contributes to department goals and objectives by accomplishing related duties as needed.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

 Qualification Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas, general grounds maintenance work or related work.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

 Note: A physical examination demonstrating physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge and Skills:           

• Knowledge of commercial lawn and landscaping maintenance techniques, methods, material, and equipment.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of lawn and landscaping maintenance equipment and tools.
• Safety rules, regulations, and procedure for grounds maintenance.

• Ability to operate and maintain all lawn and landscape maintenance equipment and report any issues.

• Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail orientated.
• Ability to work as a team and independently and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Follow appropriate safety rules and regulations.
• Basic knowledge of personal computers and personal computer software and applications.
• Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal and state policies and laws.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships, and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard shop and field setting. Duties performed in a university environment in an outdoor environment, moving around campus with some exposure to inclement weather. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. Hours and work schedule may vary according to the needs of the University. This position requires flexibility to work evening and/or weekend hours, as required. After-hours emergency response may be required.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly stand for long periods of time; speak clearly and distinctly to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; walk on a regular basis; travel to various locations; finger dexterity may be required to utilize and operate the specialized tools and equipment; distinguish colors and have depth perception; reach with hands and arms; pushing, pulling lifting and occasional crawling; stoop or kneel or crouch; ascend/descent ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and/or poles; and lift, carry and/or move objects typically weighing up to 10-25 pounds and on occasion up to 50 pounds. There may be exposure to inclement weather as well as to dirt/dust, chemicals/solvents, and noise with occasional exposure to temperature extremes and vibrations.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

Human Resources (redlands.edu)

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MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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