Full-Time Lead Groundskeeper
Job Description
Lead Groundskeeper
Glendale Community College
Salary: $4,235.24 – $4,669.35 Monthly
Job Number: 00942-2024
Location: Glendale, CA
Department: Facilities
Closing:
Description
Definition
Under direction, performs and leads skilled groundskeeping work including coordinating the maintenance and beautification of the campus grounds and other landscaped areas; trains and schedules the work of groundskeeping staff and provides work direction and guidance; responsible for skilled groundskeeping work including planting, cultivating, and maintaining campus lawns, plants, and shrubs; evaluates grounds maintenance needs; conducts inventory control; selects plants and materials necessary for landscaping needs; inspects work-in-progress to see that proper groundskeeping maintenance methods are being followed and standards maintained; and performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervision
Works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor and/or manager.
Does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees but serves as a lead worker to provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, and/or student workers.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 Hours/Week, 12 Months/Year
Monday-Friday: 5:00 am – 1:30 pm
Position is open until filled. First Review Date: August 6,2024.
Applications received after the first review date may or may not be advanced in the process for further consideration.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed in this classification..
• Performs and leads skilled groundskeeping work including planting, cultivating, and maintaining campus lawns, plants, and shrubs using a variety of power tools and equipment.
• Leads and coordinates the maintenance and beautification of campus grounds and other landscaped areas.
• Evaluates groundskeeping maintenance needs and recommends procedures necessary to execute an effective groundskeeping maintenance program.
• Conducts inventory control and ensures that employees have needed supplies, tools, and equipment to carry out essential groundskeeping maintenance and landscaping tasks and responsibilities.
• Leads and participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of new sprinkler systems, lawns, and related shrubbery.
• Selects plants and materials necessary for landscaping needs in conformance with the District’s Landscaping Master Plan.
• Assists in the recommendation and selection of light and heavy-duty grounds equipment.
• Ensures proper groundskeeping maintenance methods are being followed and standards maintained.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of grounds maintenance records and activities reports.
• May provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees and/or student workers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The education, training, and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience performing gardening, nursery, or groundskeeping maintenance work.
Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:
The incumbent may periodically be required to travel to various locations.? If the operation of a vehicle is required, the employee must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
Knowledge of:
• Landscaping and maintenance of garden beds, including methods, procedures, and equipment used.
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in planting and maintaining plant life grown in Southern California.
• Pests, weeds, and insects common to Southern California and the appropriate uses of pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides to treat plant disease and pest problems.
• Safety requirements applicable to working with power equipment and hazardous or toxic material.
• Techniques to safely operate power equipment and handle, mix, and apply hazardous or toxic material.
• The appropriate use and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment used to sweep, blow, and water away debris.
• Irrigation and sprinkler system adjustment and maintenance. ?
• Routine maintenance required for power groundskeeping equipment and tools.
• Safe work methods and safety regulations applicable to the areas of assignment.
• Safe driving practices using an electric cart. ?
Ability to:
• Lead the work of others.
• Safely use groundskeeping equipment to landscape and maintain campus grounds, fields, and gardens.
• Drive an electric cart to transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Identify different types of pests, insects, and weeds to determine the most effective pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides to use.
• Mix and apply pesticides, insecticides, and herbicides in accordance with the printed instructions to treat plant disease and pest problems.
• Adhere to safety requirements when working with power equipment and/or handling hazardous or toxic materials.
• Maintain and adjust irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• Maintain power groundskeeping equipment and tools.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Prioritize work and complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.
• Provide and obtain detailed information to/from others.
• Perform and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.
• Exercise reasonable judgment in performing job duties.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:
The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Mobility: frequent walking, standing, climbing, and pushing, pulling, crouching, and kneeling; occasional reaching above and below shelf levels.
• Dexterity: frequent use of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to grasp, hold, and operate hand and power tools and grounds equipment.
• Lifting: frequent ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision to see close, distant, and peripheral objects; adjust focus as necessary; and perceive depth and colors.
• Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others, including extensive team and supervisory contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
• Work is primarily performed outside, on campus grounds, and in a landscaping/grounds maintenance environment in varied weather conditions.
Additional Information
Salary
Starting salary: Step 1 $4235.24 to Step 3 $4669.35 per month, based on training and experience.
Salary range: Step 1 $4235.24 to Step 10 $6695.46 per month (including longevity steps).
Application ProcessThis position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
• Current resume
• List of three (3) professional references, including one supervisor. Please provide names, telephone numbers, and e-mail address for each reference.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, applications and any required attachments must be submitted by August 6, 2024. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as ‘see resume’) or missing required documents will not be considered.Travel ReimbursementContingent on funding and eligibility, successful candidates selected for a face-to-face interview may be eligible to request partial reimbursement of travel expenses. Please contact the office of Human Resources for more information. Position Funding
This position is offered contingent upon funding. GCCD reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time. Additional openings, for the same position, which become available prior to the end of the hiring process may be filled by qualified applicants that applied to this job announcement. Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer GCCD is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. GCCD recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. GCCD is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law. To find out more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu. AccommodationsIf accommodations are needed for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Office of Human Resources.Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.
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