Campus Grounds Steward & Gardener

Agupdate; Oakland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District is seeking a Groundsworker - Gardener to maintain athletic facilities, landscaped areas, and campus grounds. This full-time role requires performing skilled gardening and grounds-keeping tasks across venues.

Candidates should have at least one year of full-time grounds-keeping experience, a valid CA driver's license, and the ability to work safely with gardening tools and machinery, including irrigation systems.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time grounds-keeping experience.
• Valid California Driver's License.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and environments.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates, waters, fertilizes, and trims lawns, shrubs, hedges, trees and ground cover.
• Operates mowing and other grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
• Assists in installation/repair of sprinkler systems and irrigation.
• Maintains athletic facilities and sports fields (softball, baseball, football, soccer).
• Performs other grounds-keeping duties and minor repairs as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn care

Tree trimming

Equipment operation

Tools

Mowers

Sprinkler systems

Power tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

Peralta Community College District is seeking a Groundsworker - Gardener to maintain athletic facilities, landscaped areas, and campus grounds. This full-time role requires performing skilled gardening and grounds-keeping tasks across venues.

Candidates should have at least one year of full-time grounds-keeping experience, a valid CA driver's license, and the ability to work safely with gardening tools and machinery, including irrigation systems.