Groundskeeper (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

West Valley-Mission Community College District; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 42,512; Part time

Job summary

A community college district in California seeks a temporary Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform gardening and maintenance tasks on its campus grounds. Responsibilities include mowing, spraying, and maintaining athletic fields. Requires two years of gardening experience and completion of twelfth grade. The position pays $30.86 hourly without benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of responsible gardening experience required.
• Ability to operate various gardening tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks.
• Mow, edge, spray, and trim landscaped areas.
• Repair sprinklers and maintain irrigation systems.

Skills

Gardening experience

Use of gardening tools

Education

Completion of twelfth grade

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform routine maintenance functions related to grounds maintenance and gardening of campus grounds, landscaped areas, and athletic fields. Operate equipment and assist with minor maintenance projects at the Western Valley‑Mission Community College campus.

ASSIGNMENT

Temporary, hourly position with possible assignments at either WVMCCD campus. Generally Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm; hours may vary.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

$30.86 hourly. Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of responsible gardening experience.
• Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Not applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mow and edge lawns using hand and power equipment, including gang mowers.
• Spray shrubs, trees, weeds, and lawns, applying appropriate chemicals.
• Sweep or blow parking lots, roadways, walkways; pick up litter and refuse.
• Prune trees and other plants; inspect trees for damage from pests and disease; plant, transplant, fertilize, and propagate ornamental plants.
• Use hand tools to work soil and remove weeds and undergrowth from landscaped areas.
• Prepare athletic fields, including line striping and re‑seeding.
• Monitor and treat for pest activity, including gophers, wasps, and others.
• Repair sprinklers and assist in the repair and installation of irrigation systems; clean drainage and other similar areas.
• Cut sections of sod for replacement as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of tools and equipment, including power mowers, trimmers, and all gardening equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Submit online all required materials: completed West Valley‑Mission Community College District application and resume.
• Complete all sections of the online application, including Education and Work History.
• Include supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone number(s).
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Do not send unrequested materials; unrequested materials will be removed from your application.
• The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is advantageous to fill out the application carefully and completely.

CONTACT FOR ACCOMMODATIONS

Office of Human Resources, Attn: Recruitment
14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 741‑2174 Fax: (408) 867‑9059
Email: [e-mail]

SELECTION PROCESS

• Applications screened by department; qualified applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Travel expenses to attend interview are candidate’s responsibility.
• Applications remain in the online system for one year; each year part‑time pools are refreshed.
• Application materials become property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
• The District reserves the right to contact former, current, and most recent employers to investigate employment records.
• Offers contingent upon successful background check, tuberculosis clearance, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to first day of work.

EEO STATEMENT

West Valley‑Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of a wide range of protected categories and is compliant with applicable federal and state laws.

COVID‑19 VACCINATION POLICY

The District requires all employees to comply with the vaccine mandate prior to hire. See vaccine mandate information at https://www.wvm.edu/covid-19/Pages/District-Vaccination-Policy.aspx

REQUISITION INFORMATION

Posting Number: FY21/22-012POOL
Open Date: 03/11/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes