Lead Groundsworker (Lead Groundsworker), Facilities Planning and Management

Lead Groundsworker (Lead Groundsworker), Facilities Planning and Management

Job no:
Work type: Staff
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 5 - CSUEU - Operations and Support Services, Custodial/Facilities, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the lead Groundsworkers provide journeyman level grounds maintenance work and provides lead work direction for employees engaged in general landscaping and grounds maintenance work

Responsibilities:

• Assign, lead, and participate in the daily activities of grounds maintenance crews under general supervision.
• Coordinate pesticide applications and irrigation repairs with the Irrigation Lead.
• Assign duties fairly based on immediate operational needs and ensure work orders are addressed appropriately.
• Provide lead work direction and hands‑on assistance with major grounds projects, including: re‑sodding and turf installation, sprinkler system installation and repairs, campus‑wide pruning, major landscaping projects, graduation and special event setup
• Lead and assist with additional grounds duties, including flower bed construction, drainage system maintenance, athletic field resurfacing, brush and tree removal, trash collection, and concrete and asphalt work.
• Conduct routine inspections of assigned work to ensure accuracy, quality, and timely completion.
• Document inspection results and provide reports to the Landscape and Fleet Manager.
• Assist the Landscape and Fleet Manager with annual employee evaluations based on attitude, initiative, and ability.
• Coordinate with the Landscape and Fleet Manager to establish priorities and campus‑wide quality standards for planting, turf, shrub, and tree care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper planting and maintenance practices for turf, plants, and trees appropriate for the local planting zone.
• Evaluate grounds maintenance needs, establish priorities, and follow through to ensure established quality standards are met.
• Train new employees and conduct ongoing training for permanent staff.
• Direct staff on proper operating procedures, equipment use, safety practices, and work techniques.
• Conduct in‑house training during inclement weather, including equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Provide operating demonstrations before employees receive hands‑on training with riding equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for grounds supplies, materials, equipment, and tools.
• Prepare and submit written inventory reports as requested.
• Assist the Landscape and Fleet Manager in preparing cost estimates and plans for new installations and modifications to existing systems.