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The IRD for this job is: 10-21-2024

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) supports the University's mission by providing access to UC Santa Cruz, acting as fiscal stewards, and managing the sustainable planning, design, and operation of safe and equitable bicycle/pedestrian programs, transit services, parking, and other transportation-related needs. TAPS is dedicated to being innovative, sustainable, and customer-focused providers of access to UC Santa Cruz.

More information can be found at: https://taps.ucsc.edu

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Field Operations Manager the incumbent performs various maintenance tasks to parking lots, bicycle paths, bicycle racks, and transit shelters. This includes landscaping functions, parking lot striping, curb painting, vegetation management, and/or stormwater cleaning within and around parking lots and transit shelters.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $21.73/hour
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Sun, TBD
• Shift Includes: Day & Evening

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: SX, Service Unit

Job Code Classification: GROUNDSKEEPER (008133)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

85% - Maintenance Operations

• Install parking lot sign bases and posts.
• Maintain parking lots (e.g., clean storm drains and hard surfaces, remove trash, clean up spills, paint lines and other markings).
• Repair broken areas or potholes in asphalt.
• Report damage (e.g., emergency phones, light outages, vandalism).
• Maintain transit shelters/stops (e.g., pick up trash, remove posted material, empty trash receptacles).
• Maintain bicycle paths (e.g., remove dust and debris, mow perimeter, remove
• hazardous materials, report excessive plant growth near asphalt).
• Maintain bicycle racks (e.g., repaint as needed, and ensure they are properly secured).
• Maintain parking signs (e.g., clean, report damaged/missing/worn signs).
• Remove graffiti from parking lot signs and bus shelters.
• Maintain natural landscaped areas around parking lots, bike paths, and transit
• shelters (using weed whip, mower, hand pruning, and hand weeding).
• Report the condition of lots to the supervisor on an ongoing basis.

10% - Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Perform minor servicing, adjustments, and repairs to maintenance equipment (e.g., space line striper, chain saw, blowers, trimmers, mower, weed whip).
• Clean all tools and equipment after use and return to proper storage.
• Maintain work areas, power equipment, and hand tools.
• Report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Recommend new equipment and materials to the supervisor, as needed.

5% - Special Assignments

• Participate in conducting TAPS-related surveys.
• Provide backup to Event Parking Field Operations by making, posting, or removing temporary event-related signs.
• Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience and knowledge to solve problems using good judgment.
• Ability to safely drive a university vehicle.
• Ability to safely use power tools, hand tools, and groundskeeping equipment.
• Ability to identify/correct hazardous problems and use judgment as to when to report problems or safety hazards.
• Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines, working with changes in workloads, assignments, customer service needs, and interruptions.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and relay procedural information with clarity and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Good interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with the campus community and the ability to exercise diplomacy in dealing with diverse groups of people.
• Computer skills sufficient to operate and maintain a database, use spreadsheets, word processing programs, timecard software, and UCPath.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in large scale parking lot striping and curb marking with mechanized equipment.
• Familiarity with UCSC campus roads and parking spaces.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Interviewees will be required to provide a current DMV record.
• Ability to walk to and work in remote areas with rugged terrain, heavy brush, biting and stinging insects, bears and mountain lions.
• Poison Oak is present. Incumbent must be willing to take the measures required to work in contact with and cut/remove poison oak.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• Ability to work in conditions of variable temperature/weather with possible exposure to strong, unpleasant odors, high levels of noise and vibrations, and exposure to dust and allergens.
• Ability to successfully work with and around a variety of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.
• Ability to perform vertebrate pest control such as trapping, baiting, or other types of rodent control.
• Ability to perform grounds keeping duties outdoors through all seasons of weather in developed and undeveloped environments.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
  Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC * 1092(f)).
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination