Skilled Grounds & Irrigation Technician II

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking a Grounds Worker II at Los Medanos College to perform skilled landscaping, turf maintenance, and operate equipment for campus grounds upkeep.

The role requires two years of grounds experience, a high school diploma or GED, and valid CA driver's license. Desired qualifications include irrigation expertise and ability to work independently in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of grounds work experience, including equipment operation and irrigation maintenance.
• Possess a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent.
• Possession of valid CA driver’s license.
• Possession of forklift operator certificate.
• Possession of pesticide applicator certificate.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and basic grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Plants, waters, weeds, trims, fertilizes, restores and mows lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds.
• Operates and maintains landscaping equipment and irrigation systems.
• Maintain athletic fields and assist in grounds operations.
• Respond to inquiries and supervise staff in safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Operate machinery

Irrigation systems

Herbicide application

Safety practices

Heavy manual labor

Education

High school diploma/GED

CA driver’s license

Forklift certificate

Pesticide applicator certificate

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking a Grounds Worker II at Los Medanos College to perform skilled landscaping, turf maintenance, and operate equipment for campus grounds upkeep.

The role requires two years of grounds experience, a high school diploma or GED, and valid CA driver's license. Desired qualifications include irrigation expertise and ability to work independently in a demanding environment.