Big Creek Reserve Field Crew - NR

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82130

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Santa Cruz

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Part Time

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JOB POSTING

NOTIFICATIONS

This is a Limited Non-Recruitment to hire Jackson Schneidau into the Big Creek Reserve Field Crew position.

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

The University of California Natural Reserve System (NRS) is a unique assemblage of 42 protected sites throughout California. The reserves encompass nearly all of the state's major ecosystems, preserved in as undisturbed a condition as possible to support University-level research and teaching programs. The NRS is a Trustee Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, and UC manages the NRS resources in the Public Trust. The four NRS sites that form the UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) unit are spread along 60 miles of the central coast : Ano Nuevo Island Reserve (25 acres), Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve (8,000 acres), Fort Ord Natural Reserve (606 acres), Younger Lagoon Reserve (47 acres). The UCSC NRS also administers the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve (400 acres). Each reserve has unique research and teaching opportunities, physical conditions and constraints, regional and local political considerations, and funding and administration issues. The mission of the Natural Reserve System is to contribute to the understanding and wise management of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California. Big Creek Reserve is located in the center of the Big Sur coast of California, 50 miles south of Monterey and 50 miles north of Cambria. It consists of 8,000 acres of wilderness, a 50 mile dirt road and trail network, research and teaching facilities, and off-grid infrastructure.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Big Creek Reserve Director, the incumbent will conduct trail, road and grounds maintenance as part of a seasonal field crew (typically March-October). Duties include using hand and power tools in clearing vegetation along trails and roads, digging tread on foot trails, and maintaining defensible space around facilities. Field crew members will be expected to work on a team led by the stewardship team, along with other groundskeepers, and occasionally volunteers. The work location is Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve in Big Sur. Field crew members will be expected to start their work day at Big Creek Reserve and may be required to use a University vehicle to get around the worksite. This 50% time seasonal position will last approximately 6-8 months, depending on weather and funding.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary : $2 3.50 / hour.

Benefits Level Eligibility : Core benefits

Schedule Information :

• Part-time, Variable
• Percentage of Time : 50%, 20 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week : Schedule to be set with supervisor
• Shift Includes : Day

Employee Classification : Limited appointment

Job End Date : 11 / 20 / 2025, with possibility of extension

Work Location : Off Campus - Big Creek Reserve

Union Representation : SX Union

Job Code Classification : 008133 (GROUNDSKEEPER)

Travel : Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

40% - Trailwork

40% - Roadwork

20% - Grounds Maintenance

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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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

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This report is published by October 1st of each year and includes current institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security; fire safety and evacuation policies; sexual misconduct and relationship violence reporting and response protocols; and crime and fire statistics for the three previous calendar years. A paper copy of the ASFSR is available upon request by contacting the UCSC Police Department at 114 Carriage House Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95064, or by calling 831-459-2231 Ext. 1.

EEO / AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.