Skilled Grounds & Turf Technician | Irrigation & Field Care

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 to perform skilled landscaping and turf maintenance on campus grounds, including operating maintenance equipment and irrigation systems. The role supports athletic fields and landscape projects with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Two years of grounds work experience and a valid California driver’s license are required; forklift and pesticide certificates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience performing grounds work or similar duties, including operating maintenance equipment and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid forklift operator’s certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California pesticide applicators certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plants, waters, weeds, trims, fertilizes, restores and mows lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds.
• Aerates lawns and rake leaves; cleans walkways, fields, courts and other facilities; loads trimming on trucks.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment, including mowing equipment, vehicles and hand and power tools; replaces spark plugs, oil filters and tightens belts.
• Performs routine maintenance on irrigation equipment; installs sprinkler system.
• Sprays plants and shrubs with insecticides and herbicides; mixes chemicals for spraying.
• Performs general grounds cleaning and empties exterior trash cans.
• Drives vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment as required.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on landscaping vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Assists in maintenance of athletic fields.
• Digs post holes and trenches.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public.
• Supervises and trains staff in safety and proper work techniques.

Skills

Operate equipment

Herbicide application

Heavy lifting

Follow directions

Maintenance on tools

Irrigation installation

Electrical diagnosis

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

California driver’s license

Forklift operator certificate

Pesticide applicator certificate

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District is seeking a Grounds Worker to perform skilled landscaping and turf maintenance on campus grounds, including operating maintenance equipment and irrigation systems. The role supports athletic fields and landscape projects with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Two years of grounds work experience and a valid California driver’s license are required; forklift and pesticide certificates are preferred.