Groundskeeper (Temporary)

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District in Sacramento, CA seeks a Groundskeeper to perform routine groundskeeping and gardening tasks at campuses. Incumbents work under general direction to maintain lawns, beds, trees, shrubs, and athletic fields while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

The role requires roughly one year of related experience and a commitment to inclusive service for a diverse student population. The position is temporary with potential for extension based on funding and need.

Qualifications

• One year of groundskeeping or gardening experience.
• Equity-minded focus and inclusive environment for diverse student backgrounds.
• Experience with part-time to full-time equivalency policy (conversion rules) when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance: sweeping walks/parking areas, picking up papers and rubbish, raking leaves and weeding.
• Maintain irrigation systems, including clocks, valves, heads and lines, and schedule irrigation.
• Plant, cultivate and care for lawns, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and flowers; prune trees and repair lawns and playing fields.
• Assist in athletic field setup and equipment operation; assist with installation of sign posts, benches, and security features.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Irrigation maintenance

Plant care

Equipment operation

Tools

Lawn mower

Rototiller

Tractor

Power sprayers

Job description

Position Summary

Incumbents, under general direction, perform groundskeeping and gardening work. For a detailed job description for this temporary posting.

Typical Duties

Under leadership, performs general grounds maintenance work, sweeping walks and parking areas, picking up papers and rubbish, raking leaves and weeding; troubleshoots and maintains irrigation systems, installing and repairing clocks, valves, heads and lines, and scheduling irrigation; plants, cultivates and cares for lawns, ornamental plants, shrubs, trees and flowers; prunes trees, resods and otherwise repairs lawns and playing areas; mixes different types of soils and composts for shrub beds and grass; mixes and applies pesticides using hand-operated and power-driven sprayers; maintains athletic fields; burns and marks lines for athletic contests; assists in setups for athletic events and/or community services activities; assists in the installation of sign posts, benches, parking bumpers and security gates; operates and services equipment including power sweeper, lawn mower, gang mower, rototiller, trenching machine, front-end loaders and forklift; drives trucks, tractors; oversee temporary employees assigned to groundskeeping; assists Grounds Maintenance Technicians with grounds maintenance work; performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE: One year of groundskeeping or gardening experience related to the duties of the position.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)