Grounds Coordinator

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage

Fringe benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a Grounds Coordinator at Cypress College. The role oversees the grounds team, irrigation systems, and landscape maintenance, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include scheduling, coordinating contractors, training staff, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. The position is 100% time, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

Qualifications

• This position requires knowledge of grounds maintenance methods and plant care.
• Experience with irrigation systems and landscape equipment is preferred.
• Ability to supervise a grounds team and coordinate contractors.

Responsibilities

• Direct assigned personnel to care for campus grounds and landscapes.
• Plan workloads, schedules, and prioritize tasks for grounds maintenance.
• Coordinate with external contractors on grounds projects.
• Inspect grounds and irrigation systems for safety and compliance.
• Train staff and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Maintain records and assist in safety trainings.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation systems

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Classification Title

Grounds Coordinator

Salary Range

$5,866 - $7,077 Per Month

Salary Schedule Information

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Job Title

Grounds Coordinator

Position Number

CCC904

Location

Cypress College

Department

CC Physical Plant & Facilities

Percentage of Employment

100%

Months of Employment

12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

About Us

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education. The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Cypress College student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in creating an inclusive and multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students. Cypress College is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 and 2020 Best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is vocational studies such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was awarded a DHSI Title V grant in 2019, as well as named an Equity Champion for our support for Latinx transfer in 2021 and 2022. The college is also eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs. The College provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations. College employees are guided by the five core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness, centered in Equity. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus. Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners where we put students first. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu. Cypress College Maintenance offers a dynamic workforce and team environment that’s a pleasure to work with. Our Grounds Team averages eight-year tenure per member, who collectively maintains a 110 acre compound. We’re looking for a proven leader to take our fabulous Grounds-Team to the next level of group coordination and operational efficiency.

What We Offer

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,620.58 for one dependent or $18,592.86 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion (up to $2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Program: 3 days in office/2 days remote (Management approval required; may vary by Department/Position)
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Receive Premium Pay for years of continuous service: From 5% at 5 years, up to 36% at 36 years
• District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for directing the work of assigned personnel in the care and maintenance of grounds, including landscape improvements of landscaped areas, irrigation systems, athletic fields, and facilities and participating in maintenance duties as required.

Essential Functions

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description

Direct the work of assigned personnel to assure care and safe condition of grounds and landscaped areas; plan and prioritize workload and schedule work; direct the work of external contractors with grounds and landscaping projects.

Organize, direct and coordinate various grounds maintenance, gardening services, and irrigation services for campus grounds and landscaped areas; inspect grounds, landscaped areas, and irrigation systems to assure compliance with established methods and procedures of grounds maintenance.

Coordinate and perform landscape design activities and the determination of appropriate shrubs, trees and various plants; direct the watering, fertilization and pruning of grounds and landscaped areas.

Supervise and assist in laying out, marking and maintenance of athletic fields; set up equipment and facilities for special events.

Coordinate necessary maintenance and repair of automatic sprinkler systems; assure proper irrigation pressure levels and operation of equipment; direct Irrigation Specialist to initiate irrigation system repairs as needed, and in a prioritized manner.

Ensure compliance of the safe and proper operation of equipment, materials, tools and chemicals used in groundskeeping activities; plan and organize safety meetings and maintain related records; provide, maintain and update written related safety training program.

Purchase appropriate materials and equipment; provide input for policies and procedures for grounds department; prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to groundskeeping activities; prepare specifications for purchase of equipment and supplies.

Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power equipment including trucks, tractors, forklifts, power equipment, gardening and maintenance tools, other grounds maintenance equipment; makes minor repairs or arranges for service as necessary.

Train and direct the work of assigned personnel; plan and prioritize workloads and schedules; prepare job specifications and review the work of external contractors with grounds and landscaping projects.

Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances 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.

Perform related duties as assigned.

May inspect and ensure safety of walkways and asphalt areas and recommend appropriate course of action.

Working Relationships

The Grounds Coordinator maintains frequent contact with various departments and personnel, and outside vendors, contractors and agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives
• Knowledge of methods, tools and materials used in the propagating, cultivating, pruning and maintenance of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns
• Knowledge of irrigation systems management and repairs
• Knowledge of methods of preparing soils for planting
• Knowledge of types of fertilizers and proper usage
• Knowledge of plant diseases and pests common to the area and methods and materials used in eradication and control
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of pesticide application
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Ability to use assigned methods for control and eradication of plant pests, rodents and weeds
• Ability to supervise and participate in the grounds maintenance and gardening services of District grounds and landscaped areas
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines
• Ability to train and direct the work of others
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work from sketches and blueprints
• Ability to work independently with little direction

Special Requirements, Licenses and Certifications

This position requires a valid driver’s 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 Driver’s 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 Driver’s 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.

State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) including Landscape Maintenance (Category B). Certifications must be obtained within the Orange County State Agriculture Commission prescribed time from date of hire and prior to the end of the probationary period as a condition of continued employment.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (AFTER HIRE) Bloodborne PathogensHazard CommunicationHearing ConservationIndustrial Truck/Forklift CertificationPesticide SafetyRespiratory ProtectionUtility Cart Certification

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years increasingly responsible experience in grounds maintenance work, including experience in a lead capacity.
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Completion of college-level coursework in horticulture, pest control or other landscape maintenance subjects and/or training in landscape management.
• Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities for this position.
• 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.

Work Environment and Conditions

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.

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

09/09/2026

Close Date

09/23/2026