Campus Grounds & Landscaping Technician

State Center Community College District; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College District seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker at Reedley College to care for campus landscapes, operate equipment, and support athletic facilities. The role involves mowing, edging, planting, irrigation, pest control and routine maintenance under supervision.

The position requires a California driver’s license, a pesticide certification within six months, and ability to perform heavy outdoor work. This is a temporary, part-time assignment at Reedley College.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least two years of experience in grounds maintenance.
• Valid California driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under District vehicle insurance.
• A Qualified Applicator Certificate/License must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Aerial work platform and powered industrial truck certificates.
• Annual completion of Healthy Schools Act training.

Responsibilities

• Participates in landscape maintenance duties: trimming, mowing, edging, planting, mulching, and renovations.
• Maintains flowerbeds, hedges, trees and lawns; installs new plantings and sod; renovates lawns and fields.
• Operates a range of grounds maintenance equipment and irrigation systems.
• Calibrates and applies fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides; prepares usage reports.
• Performs outdoor pest control and removal; assists with irrigation repairs.
• Performs general campus maintenance, cleans exteriors and hardscapes; performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Equipment operation

Pesticide application

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State Center Community College District seeks a Grounds Maintenance worker at Reedley College to care for campus landscapes, operate equipment, and support athletic facilities. The role involves mowing, edging, planting, irrigation, pest control and routine maintenance under supervision.

The position requires a California driver’s license, a pesticide certification within six months, and ability to perform heavy outdoor work. This is a temporary, part-time assignment at Reedley College.