TEMPORARY Groundskeeper Worker

State Center Community College District; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

State Center Community College District is seeking a Temporary Groundskeeper Worker at Reedley College, CA. The position offers an hourly pay between $25.39 and $31.22 and is classified as provisional, intended for vacancy coverage.

Under supervision, you will perform semi-skilled grounds maintenance, operate maintenance equipment and support irrigation systems, ensuring clean, safe outdoor spaces across the campus and athletic fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in grounds maintenance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Participates in landscape maintenance duties including trimming, mowing, edging, planting, mulching, and renovating lawns and beds.
• Maintains flowerbeds, hedges, trees and lawns; plants new installations and renovates lawns.

Skills

Mowing

Edging

Weeding

Planting

Irrigation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Operating mowing/trimming equipment

Irrigation systems

Job description

TEMPORARY Groundskeeper Worker

Salary: $25.39 - $31.22 Hourly

Location: Reedley College, CA

Job Type: Provisional (Vacant Position Only)

Division: RC Administrative Services

Job Number: 202600129-T

Closing:

General Purpose

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled andskilled duties in the maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas throughout the District; operates grounds maintenance equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Participates in a variety of landscape maintenance dutiesincluding trimming, mowing, aerating, edging, hedging, watering,weeding, planting, mulching, renovating and chipping.
• Maintains and conditions flowerbeds, planter beds, hedges,trees and lawns; picks up and hauls cuttings; installs andcultivates new plantings; installs sod, reseeds, fertilizes andrenovates lawns and fields.
• Performs outdoor pest control and removal.
• Calibrates, mixes and applies various fertilizers, pesticidesand herbicides; prepares required pesticide usage reports.
• Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment hand tools,including mowers, trimmers, edgers, power shears, weed eaters,jackhammers, grinders, chainsaws, hand saws and sprayers.
• Operates a variety of medium and large grounds maintenancemachinery including tractors, riding and standing mowers,excavators, trenchers, skid steer loaders, boom lifts, scissorlifts and sweeper trucks.
• Installs, maintains and repairs irrigation systems and programselectronic controllers.
• Assists with tree and shrub pruning and uses equipment toremove cut and fallen branches.
• Performs general maintenance to campus grounds; picks up anddisposes of trash; blows, sweeps and washes building exteriors,sidewalks and other hardscapes to maintain clean, safe and orderlyconditions.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historicallyminoritized groups and participates in professional developmentactivities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-mindedpractices within the District.

OTHER DUTIES

• Prepares outdoor athletic facilities and fields for games andspecial events in accordance with NCAA and other applicablespecifications; paints lines, hashmarks and numbers; cleans fieldsand bleachers following events.
• Assists with concrete cutting, grinding, removal and finishingwork associated with irrigation repairs and removal of pedestrianhazards.
• Performs traffic control while work is performed on roadsand/or parking lots to keep the public at a safe distance andmaintain traffic flow.
• Maintains routine records of work performed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Routine grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, weeding and planting.
• Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Safe operation of medium and heavy equipment used in groundskeeping.
• Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds.
• Basic methods and procedures for the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
• California Department of Pesticide Regulation rules and requirements.
• Applicable athletic facility specifications and regulationssuch as NCAA requirements.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled grounds maintenance dutiesincluding prioritizing and scheduling work on campus grounds andathletic fields.
• Work independently and use sound judgment in performing groundsmaintenance activities.
• Perform mowing, edging, watering, weeding, fertilizing andcultivating lawns, flowerbeds, athletic fields and other landscapedareas.
• Mix and apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicateweeds, insects and other pests.
• Operate, perform daily inspections of and maintain a variety ofpower and hand tools and light to heavy motorized equipmentincluding tractors, power mowers, edgers and weed eaters.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groupsby addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain routine records including pesticide and fertilizerusage records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships withthose encountered in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and at least twoyears of experience in grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHERREQUIREMENTS

• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program.
• A valid California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate or License must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
• Aerial work platform and powered industrial truck operator certificates.
• Annual completion of Healthy Schools Act training.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The employee performs heavy physical labor with constant standingand walking for extended periods; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavyobjects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping andkneeling; repetitive use of upper extremities on a regular basis; manual dexterity to safely operate motorized equipment andvehicles; ability to operate a motor vehicle or an electric cart topick up/deliver supplies to various locations on or off campus; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct District business.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze and solve problems; use shop math; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; and interact with District staff,other organizations and the public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in outside weather conditions including extremeheat; exposure to sun for extended periods of time; on slippery oruneven surfaces.

The employee works while wearing personalprotection equipment including respirators, protective gloves andfootwear, face shields, goggles, spray suits and rain suits.

The employee is subject to exposure to dust, dirt, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, smoke and pollen; to hazardous materialssuch as pesticides, herbicides, solvents and other toxic chemicalsand fumes; to extreme noise and fumes/exhaust from equipment andvehicle operation.

The employee works with or around dangerous equipment and machinery with moving parts.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Assessment Process

Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview for the assignment.

WorkingHours- M-F 5:00-1:30pm