"Grounds Maintenance Worker, Lead"

OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a qualified individual as a Grounds Maintenance Worker, Lead. The incumbent under the direction of an assigned supervisor, manager or the guidance of an assigned lead position, perform a variety of complex grounds maintenance duties including specialized grounds maintenance work; assist in coordination of all campus landscape design and plant selection; install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems, coordinate all irrigation system watering cycles and audit irrigation system to determine most effective means; purchase, application and coordination all of toxic and hazardous chemicals for pest and insect, control both interior and exterior, and weed control and finish cement work. Work in this classification is distinguished from that of the Grounds Maintenance Worker Senior by the requirement to coordinate the workers, greater independence, auditing of entire campus irrigation systems, purchase coordination and scheduling of all hazardous materials and coordination and monitoring of interior pesticide applications and exercise of judgment and initiative in the performance of daily duties for all department members. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District team and become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months and will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

ABOUT THE GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT:

As the largest institution of higher education in East County, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has enhanced the quality of life in East County for over 65 years by providing top notch, affordable education and workforce training. Our institutions offer a variety of convenient online and in-person classes, along with competitive degree and certificate programs. The District, which includes Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, serves nearly 30,000 students annually, and awards over 6,000 degrees and certificates each year. The colleges are consistently ranked as top transfer institutions to SDSU, and lead the way in developing educational programs, classes, and services that meet the diverse needs of East County's student population.

WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS:

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District offers an excellent, fully paid benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 19 paid holidays per year
• Vacation - Starting at 10 days per year for 12 month employees, increasing with length of service
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
• Fully Paid Medical (for employee and dependents)
• Prescription Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• Fully Paid Dental Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• Fully Paid Vision Insurance (for employee and dependents)
• And more... (please see Benefits tab above)

Benefit information listed in this recruitment is, to the best of knowledge, accurate. For the most up-to-date and detailed Benefit information, please visit our website at: https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php

ALL ABOUT THE JOB

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION:

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months and will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Type of position: Full-Time - Monday - Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Salary: Range CL-32

$25.41- $31.79 Hourly
$4,405 - $5,510 Monthly (based on 40 hours per week)
Initial Salary Placement: New employees start at Step A ($25.41 per hour) or Step B ($26.88 per hour) on the salary schedule.

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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by additional training in landscape technology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Increasingly responsible grounds or landscape maintenance experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicators license, Categories A & B (Landscape Maintenance) and continuing education to maintain license renewal.

Must be certified Landscape Technician in maintenance and irrigation.

Certified irrigation auditor.