Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Grounds and Landscape Services and / or designees, performs duties of a Light Equipment Operator with major responsibility for the operation of motorized riding lawn mowing equipment, tractors, sweepers and other small motorized equipment and performs landscaping duties as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operates all self-propelled, motor powered, riding lawn mowing equipment, including tractors, Sweepers, Forklift, Pressure Washer, and other equipment related to landscape maintenance.
• Assist with landscaping functions as needed, such as assisting with weeding, planting, cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and light pruning of shrubs, hedges, small tree, flowers, using small hand and power equipment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform skilled driving and operations of equipment and vehicles which include half ton to four ton; two axle trucks with up to five-speed transmissions;
• small wheel-type tractors, including those with special purpose attachments, such as backhoes, mowers, buckets, blades, cultivators, and rakes;

trench diggers, loaders ¼ to 1 cubic yard or less bucket capacity. Knowledge of the rules of safe driving and the provisions of the State of California Vehicle Code pertaining to operation of vehicle described in the appropriate class.

Knowledge of the State of California General Industrial Safety orders related to me assigned tasks of the class, particularly those related to the vehicle and equipment operations, construction methods and practices, and the lifting and moving of heavy loads.

Ability to service and make minor repairs to equipment operated. Ability to recognize safety hazards and to follow practices and laws to ensure safety.

Ability to follow manuals and guidelines pertaining to operation of state vehicles. Ability to load and unload vehicles correctly and safely.

Ability to operate a street sweeper. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.

Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Experience working in a university or large institutional setting.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and / or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and / or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking.

May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Department

FM Grounds

Classification

Light Automotive Equipment Operator

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

CSU Classification Salary Range : The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $3,505 - $6,287 per month.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY. It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately.

Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

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 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited.

Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community.

We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Accommodations

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 StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised : Mar 28 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close : Jun 18 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Last updated : 2024-06-11