Groundskeeper, Senior (Facilities)

Riverside Community College District; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside City College is seeking a Senior Groundskeeper to lead its grounds maintenance program across Riverside, Norco and Moreno Valley. The role involves supervising grounds staff, planning schedules, and ensuring safe use of mowing, sprayers and heavy equipment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, three years of relevant gardening experience, and a CA commercial applicators license plus a valid driver's license. The position is full-time with benefits and a 12-month term.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Three years of directly related full-time gardening experience required.
• Must have State of California certified commercial applicators license (Part A, B and C) and a valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and organizing gardening and grounds maintenance activities.
• Water and fertilize weeds and mow lawns; prune trees, shrubs and hedges.
• Direct, monitor, and participate in use of insecticides, herbicides and growth regulators.
• Operate riding mowers, backhoe, forklift and boom lift; maintain athletic fields and tracks.
• Collaborate with custodial staff and support district programs.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Team leadership

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Riding mowers

Backhoe

Forklift

Boom lift

Job description

Position Information

Application Deadline: 09/09/2026

Position Title: Groundskeeper, Senior (Facilities) - Riverside City College

Department: Facilities (R)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

Student Position Type

Student Employment Location/Department

College/Campus: Riverside

Physical location of the position: Riverside

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade H

Salary Amount: $ 5,473 - $ 6,663

Salary Type: Monthly

Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

Job Description

Basic Function: BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the area Director/Supervisor, responsible for the quality and administration of the grounds maintenance program, provides leadership in the areas of grounds maintenance as directed, inclusive of Work Release program which may include: Riverside, Norco and Moreno Valley.

PROVIDES WORK OR LEAD DIRECTION TO:

Grounds personnel and Short-Term employees.

Education: EDUCATION:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Experience: EXPERIENCE:

Three years of directly related full-time gardening experience are required. One year experience as a team leader of grounds personnel is desired.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Methods of propagating, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns; methods of preparing soils for planting; varieties of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and their proper usages; plant diseases and pests common to the area and the methods used in their eradication and control of small ground animals.

ABILITY TO:

Train and direct personnel in grounds maintenance and gardening work; operate equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance; communicate and execute assignments directed by area Manager; maintain and prepare athletic fields and line track.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have State of California certified commercial applicators license (Part A, B and C). Must have a valid California driver's license and have and maintain an insurable driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS:

Coworkers, other departmental personnel, coaches, and students.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting; dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Outdoor grounds environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Assists in the planning, scheduling and organization of gardening and grounds maintenance activities; assigns Work Release personnel to duties as directed.
2. Waters and fertilizes weeds and mows lawns; prunes trees, shrubs and hedges.
3. Directs, monitors, and participates in the use of insecticides, herbicides, and growth retardant chemicals.
4. Operates riding mowers, skip loaders, backhoe, dump truck, forklift, 60-foot boom lift, and sprayers for fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides.
5. Maintains and prepares football, baseball and soccer fields and lines track.
6. Works in cooperation with other operations staff in installing, maintaining and repairing automated sprinkler controls, timing devices, sprinkler heads, valves and lines.
7. Performs a variety of work in the maintenance and operation of a swimming pool.
8. May be required to do various grounds repairs and related building repairs.
9. Facilitates working relationship with custodial staff.
10. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
11. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
12. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

SALARY:

Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.

HOLIDAYS:

There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

VACATION:

Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.

SICK LEAVE:

One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.

FRINGE BENEFITS:

The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.

The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact [phone].

The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Chani Beeman, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508. Telephone Number is: [phone].

Work Hours/Work Days

Monday - Friday: 5:30am - 2:0pm

Effective Employment Date

Anticipated Start Date: October or November 2026