"Grounds Equipment Repairperson/Operator (Facilities)"

Grounds Equipment Repairperson/Operator (Facilities)

Riverside Community College District

Job Location: Riverside, California

Category: Grounds and Landscaping

Type: Full-Time

Department: Facilities (R)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

College/Campus: Riverside

Physical location of the position: Riverside

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade J

Salary Amount: $5,843 - $7,117

Salary Type: Monthly

Basic Function: Maintains and repairs grounds equipment; operates variety of grounds equipment including riding mowers, lawn sweepers, back hoes, and tractors.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

Class Characteristics: This classification in the Groundskeeper series is responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair duties on District grounds and related equipment and performs general groundskeeping work. Employees at this level exercise judgement and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department.

Education and Experience: Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and two (2) years of generally related experience in the repair of large grounds equipment and one (1) year of experience performing grounds keeping duties; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

1. Basic gardening procedures.
2. Principles, practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in grounds maintenance.
3. Methods and techniques for cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and spraying of flowers, trees, and shrubs.
4. Safe operation and routine maintenance of power and hand tools used in grounds maintenance.
5. Proper use and application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
6. Occupational hazards and safety equipment and practices related to the work.
7. Safe work practices, including safe driving rules and practices.
8. Basic arithmetic.

Ability to:

1. Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties in the beautification of assigned grounds.
2. Skillfully and safely operate a variety of power and hand tools used in grounds maintenance.
3. Perform basic preventative maintenance of equipment and tools.
4. Troubleshoot minor maintenance problems and determine materials and supplies required for repairs and projects.
5. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6. Maintain accurate records.
7. Make accurate arithmetic calculations.
8. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
9. Communicate effectively in the course of performing work tasks.
10. Establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
11. Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and the community.
12. Provide efficient, high-level customer service to the public, vendors, contractors, and District personnel.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver's license and proof of insurability may be required to drive a District or personal vehicle.

Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in the field as well as around various District facilities... [full physical demands text summarized for brevity, but include key points].

Duties and Responsibilities (Examples of Typical Job Functions):

1. Performs preventive maintenance on all ground's equipment.
2. Makes or obtains all necessary repairs on all ground's equipment...
3. Operates grounds equipment including riding mowers, sweepers, backhoes, tractors...
4. Performs groundskeeping duties when not engaged in maintenance...
5. Instructs grounds personnel in proper and safe operation...
6. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere...
7. Observes safe work methods...
8. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition...
9. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Hours/Work Days: Monday - Friday: 5:30 am - 2:00 pm

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Optional Applicant Documents: Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2, Associate or Equivalent Transcript, Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript, Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date June 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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