Grounds Worker I

Chabot Las Positas Community College District; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Grounds Worker I to join Las Positas College in Livermore, CA. The role involves routine grounds upkeep, landscape maintenance, and operation of various grounds equipment in a college setting.

Under supervision, duties include lawn care, planting, irrigation work, field preparation for events, and safe handling of fertilizers and pesticides. Requires one year of grounds maintenance experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Grounds maintenance experience preferred
• Driver's license required
• Ability to operate grounds equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, pruning, and trimming
• Maintain landscaped areas, lawns, shrubs, and athletic fields
• Operate and maintain a variety of light and heavy power grounds equipment
• Assist in irrigation system maintenance and repair
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides safely

Job description

Grounds Worker I

The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.

Posting Details

Job Title Grounds Worker I

Position Type Classified

Position Code 1CMN9R

FTE 1.0

Pay Rate (or Annual Salary) $4,715.50 - $4,951.00/month

Job Location Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551

Department Maint. and Operations

Job Summary The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Grounds Worker I to be assigned to Las Positas College in Livermore, California.

Summary Description Under general supervision, perform routine grounds maintenance and repair duties on District grounds including landscaped areas and athletic fields; maintain lawns, grounds, and other cultivated areas; and operate and maintain a variety of light and heavy power grounds equipment to perform grounds maintenance work.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Grounds Worker I -Employees at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of knowledge or skill level as employees allocated to the Grounds Worker II level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. This classification is further distinguished from the Grounds Worker II in that incumbents in the Grounds Worker II classification operate the more complex equipment requiring additional licenses and/or certifications.

Grounds Worker II – Work at this level is distinguished from the Grounds Worker I by the level of complexity and the degree of independence and judgment with which the employee is expected to perform including the operation of the more complex equipment which requires higher level licenses and/or certifications. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Representative Duties

1. Participate in a variety of landscape maintenance duties including watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, edging, renovating, and fertilizing lawns.
2. Participate in planting, watering, and maintaining landscaped areas consisting of bushes, trees, flowers, and shrubs; re-seed, plant, and maintain new grass and plants; trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs; stake trees as necessary.
3. Rake leaves and/or clear debris from walks, fields, courts, parking lots, and other open areas; load, remove, and dispose of trimmings and cuttings; pick-up trash; empty trash receptacles.
4. Prepare, maintain, and paint athletic fields for a variety of sporting events.
5. Operate a variety of heavy equipment and other maintenance equipment such as tractors, front-loaders, parking lot sweepers and vacuums, trucks, large mowers, fork lifts, and power tools such as mowers, edgers, chain saws, rototiller, and blowers.
6. Operate a garbage truck to transport rubbish to the local landfill.
7. Dig ditches, holes, and trenches.
8. Perform asphalt repairs and small concrete forming and pouring jobs.
9. Assist in the maintenance and repair of the District’s irrigation system as assigned.
10. Safely apply herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides according to established rules and procedures.
11. Perform preventative maintenance to vehicles, equipment and tools; make minor adjustments and repairs; report the need for major repairs and maintenance.
12. Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
13. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Experience

Grounds Worker I

Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: One year of grounds maintenance experience.

License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Grounds Worker II

Education/Training: Formal or informal education or training that ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: Two years of grounds maintenance experience comparable to a Grounds Worker I with ChabotLas Positas Community College District.

License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

1. Operations, services, and activities of a grounds maintenance program.
2. Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in comprehensive grounds maintenance program.
3. Methods and techniques of mowing, edging, pruning, and trimming a variety of lawns, shrubs and trees.
4. Operational characteristics of grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
5. Identification of landscape plant material.
6. Nutrients, soil conditions, and other materials to promote healthy plant growth.
7. Basic principles and practices used in irrigation system operation and maintenance.
8. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
9. Principles and practices of record keeping.
10. Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations.
11. Principles and practices used in the safe application of restricted pesticides.

Ability to:

1. Perform a variety of maintenance and repair work in the care and maintenance of campus grounds, including landscaped areas, athletic fields, lawns and related areas.
2. Operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in grounds maintenance work.
3. Perform grounds maintenance work in accordance with established schedules and in preparation for special events.
4. Care for and maintain plants, shrubs, flowers, turf, and trees.
5. Assist in the maintenance and repair of the District’s irrigation system.
6. Safely and effectively apply fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
7. Accurately identify plant material.
8. Mix, pour and finish concrete as needed.
9. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
10. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
11. Work independently with minimum supervision.
12. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
13. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
14. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.

Desirable Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications Job Work Schedule 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., hours and shifts may vary depending on department needs, occasional evening and weekends required as needed, 12 months/year.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Environment: Work is performed in an outdoor field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noxious weeds and plants, pollens, insect stings, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work at heights on scaffolding and ladders; work near moving mechanical parts; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; verbally communicate to exchange information.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS ), color, national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its own statements of philosophy of objectives.

The District encourages the filing of applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS844P Open Date 08/18/2026 Close Date 09/08/2026 Open Until Filled

No Special Instructions to Applicants

The Board of Trustees has updated Board Policy 7330 to incorporate information on COVID vaccination requirements, which are currently suspended. Accordingly, employee(s) must comply with the Board Policy found at: http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.

Notification to Applicants

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position

Instructions for Personal Qualifications Statement

The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter.

Supplemental Questions

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Personal Qualifications Statement

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Transcripts/Credentials/Licenses