Campus Grounds Technician — Irrigation & Landscaping

Imperial Valley College; California (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Substitute- Grounds Maintenance Technician to perform general grounds maintenance on District grounds, including landscaped areas, athletic fields and related facilities to maintain and beautify the campus.

Under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will operate a range of tools and equipment, maintain irrigation systems, and assist in setting up facilities for events and campus activities.

Qualifications

• Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cultivate and fertilize soil; plant, mow, trim, prune and edge lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers in landscaped areas on District grounds.
• Water lawns, athletic fields and other planted areas using automatic sprinkler systems or by hand as required.
• Install and maintain controllers, gate and ball valves, solenoid valves, pvc pipe and related sprinkler parts; troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and repair broken sprinkler heads.
• Operate riding and push mowers, edgers, weed eaters, pick-up truck, power sweeper, blower, rakes, forklift, boom truck, tractors, brooms, shovels, hose, chain saws, trencher, backhoe, jack hammer, skip-loader and other grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
• Spray landscaped areas with insecticides and herbicides for insect and weed control.
• Rake lawns and hoe landscaped grounds; operate blower to clean sidewalks, patios and other areas; pick up debris, collect trash and perform general grounds cleaning; remove debris from grounds, roofs and gutters as needed.
• Prepare, line, mark and drag athletic field or related areas for athletic contests and physical education classes.
• Clean and perform preventive maintenance on grounds equipment and hand and power tools.
• Assist in setting up facilities for meetings, special community and campus events, and District activities as directed.
• Assist in repairing fences and asphalt; mix, pour and finish concrete.
• Apply blacktop and paint lines on campus roads and parking.
• Change marque on occasion as assigned.
• Assist in the direction of student help as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job description

Imperial Valley College is seeking a Substitute- Grounds Maintenance Technician to perform general grounds maintenance on District grounds, including landscaped areas, athletic fields and related facilities to maintain and beautify the campus.

Under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, you will operate a range of tools and equipment, maintain irrigation systems, and assist in setting up facilities for events and campus activities.