JOB We have an exciting opportunity for six (6)
Groundskeeper positions located at our campus in San Jacinto, CA and in our campus in Menifee, CA. The Groundskeeper supports the Facilities Department by primarily maintaining the grounds. Also performs custodial duties and special projects as needed and requested by the Facilities Supervisor. Under supervision and in accordance with schedules or periodic instructions, the Groundskeeper performs general gardening work and maintains grounds in an assigned area of a campus.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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This position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. Work hours and worksite locations are subject to change depending on department needs.
- A six-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the district.
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This position is in the California School Employees Association bargaining unit. For more information, please visit their website: http://www.csea.com/
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.
Gardening/Grounds-
Mow lawns with riding lawnmower, prunes plants, trees, shrubs and planting of new plants
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Pick up debris and paper and performs general grounds cleaning
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Edge sidewalks with edger and string trimmer
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Mow around trees with string trimmer, operates edger's, blowers
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Water lawns, trees, and shrubs
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Checks for irrigation problems, performs minor repair and/or replace sprinklers
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Assist the Senior Groundskeeper in maintaining athletic fields
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Assist in the cleaning of locker rooms
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Lock/unlock doors as needed
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Perform other custodial tasks as directed by Facilities Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThe incumbent should possess knowledge of:-
General gardening and grounds maintenance methods
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Proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers and the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment
The incumbent should possess skills in:-
Using non-powered hand tools, ladders, buffers, floor cleaning machines, and special cleaning solvents
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Working effectively as a team member
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Meeting schedules and timelines
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Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
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Maintaining documentation and records
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Handling multiple assignments simultaneously and set priorities based on customer needs
The incumbent should possess the ability to:-
Recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California
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Perform strenuous physical work, as described in this class
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Mechanical aptitude and motor coordination
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Operate skillfully small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment
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Read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position
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Follow simple oral and written instructions
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Lead the work of others, including the ability to provide on-the-job training, maintain cooperative working relationships with administration, faculty, students and other employees
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Analyze situations and take effective actions
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Plan and organize work schedules and routines
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Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/
