Job Details

Plants, maintains and mows lawns; trims and prunes shrubs, hedges and trees; edges lawns and borders.

Waters landscaped areas including lawns, shrubs and trees; rakes leaves and pulls weeds.

Prepares and cultivates soil for planting using fertilizers as needed; sprays herbicides and pesticides according to established procedures; sets traps for pest control.

Participates in sprinkler installation, maintenance and repair; may prepare and restore grounds for various grounds-related projects as assigned.

Prepares and maintains athletic fields and related facilities; cleans and maintains gutters and storm drains; removes paper, trash and other debris from grounds areas.

Assists in setting up equipment and facilities for special events; maintains routine records related to work activities.

Operates and maintains a variety of hand and basic power equipment including mowers, edges, pruners, power sweepers, blowers, forklifts, trucks, and other grounds equipment.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

This position is responsible for performing general maintenance duties on District grounds including landscaped areas, athletic fields and facilities.

The Groundskeeper completes assigned tasks under the direction of a supervisor.

Knowledge of tools, materials and equipment utilized in grounds keeping work

Knowledge of common plants found on District grounds

Knowledge of cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying trees, shrubs and flowers

Ability to operate and maintain grounds equipment and sprinkler systems

Ability to learn and maintain appropriate record-keeping techniques

Ability to use assigned methods for control and eradication of plant pests, rodents and weeds

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (After Hire)
Electric Cart Certification

This position requires a valid drivers license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Drivers License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Drivers License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

If selected as a finalist, a current three (3) year DMV Driving Record will be accessed and evaluated by the District.

High school diploma or GED.

Sufficient grounds experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by immigrant and first generation students.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to frequent lifting (up to 70 lbs. unassisted), standing, bending, carrying, pushing and pulling; exposure to high levels of noise from equipment; exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials as well as various insects. May be required to wear a respirator or other safety equipment in execution of duties.

This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within six (6) months.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate "N/A" (not applicable). Do not use terms such as "see resume" or "see attached".

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.