Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises Employment Services

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Landscaping Assistant is responsible for assisting with various landscape and farming tasks.

SOME OF THE THINGS THAT YOU WILL GET TO DO (this is just a small sampling of work variety):

• Must be able to work outdoors year-round, including in potential extreme heat and/or rain.
• Ability to work outdoors in summer & fall sun and heat.
• Ability to perform landscaping tasks such as the following: raking, weeding, sweeping, blowing, outdoor cleaning, digging holes, debris removal, and weed whacking.
• Must be willing help with fire clearance and to weed whack for extended periods of time during certain times of the year.
• Ability to perform basic farming tasks: irrigation repair, pruning, planting, harvesting, weeding, turning compost, and fire clearance.
• Must be able to lift 25lb regularly and 45lb periodically.
• Must be able to tolerate dusty environment and uneven walk ways and outdoor paths.
• Appropriate protective attire and shoe wear may be required at times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with minor construction work a plus but not required.
• Experience in landscaping

ABOUT US: As the largest employer of students on the Cal Poly Pomona campus, the Foundation offers valuable work experience and hands-on training to approximately 1,500 Cal Poly Pomona students each year. The Foundation offers positions in various fields; whether it is in the area of technology, science, retail, culinary arts, hospitality management, leadership or research grants, these student employees participate in Cal Poly Pomona's learn-by-doing philosophy and acquire practical skills in their designated field of study.

The Foundation also contributes operating support to nearly 1,100 Foundation and scholarship programs every year, including Bronco Athletics and the Norman J. Priest Scholarship. In addition, the Foundation administers grants and contracts, contributes to campus security, and supports several university publications. The Foundation contributes over $1 million annually to Cal Poly Pomona.

CSU along with Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises strongly recommends faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare an exemption from doing so. The systemwide policy can be found at COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy and any questions may be sent to fdnhr@cpp.edu.

Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc. may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.