"Grounds Worker II"

Job Description

Position Title

Grounds Worker II

Location

Contra Costa College

Posting Number

0002252

# of Openings

1

Range

53

Salary

YEARLY: $57,828, step 1 - $70,440, step 5 (see special instructions for initial step placement)

Position Status

Permanent

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt (eligible)

Position

Full-Time

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday-Friday
6:00am – 2:30pm

# of Months

12

EEO Job Category

Service/Maintenance

Employee Group

Classified

Department

C2010-Buildings & Grounds

Position Definition

To perform a variety of skilled landscaping and turf maintenance duties; and to operate a variety of equipment in maintenance of campus grounds.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Grounds Worker II – Positions in this classification provide skilled landscaping and turf maintenance, including gardening care and grounds maintenance involving trees, lawns, turf, shrubs, hedges, ground cover, flowers and athletic fields.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plants, waters, weeds, trims, fertilizes, restores and mows lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds.
• Aerates lawns and rake leaves; cleans walkways, fields, courts and other facilities; loads trimming on trucks.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment, including mowing equipment, vehicles and hand and power tools; replaces spark plugs, oil filters and tightens belts.
• Performs routine maintenance on irrigation equipment; installs sprinkler system.
• Sprays plants and shrubs with insecticides and herbicides; mixes chemicals for spraying.
• Performs general grounds cleaning and empties exterior trash cans.
• Drives vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment as required.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on landscaping vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Assists in maintenance of athletic fields.
• Digs post holes and trenches.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public.
• Supervises and trains staff in safety and proper work techniques.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Two (2) years of experience performing grounds work or similar duties, including operating maintenance equipment and maintaining irrigation systems.

EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California drivers license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid forklift operators certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California pesticide applicators certificate.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

Knowledge of:
Basic methods, tools, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
Safe work practices.
Basic construction and repair methods.
Plant and turf pests and diseases and methods for their control and eradication.
Proper and effective use and maintenance of landscape maintenance tools, equipment and materials.
Personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

Skill/Ability to:
Operate a variety of light and/or heavy mechanical equipment.
Mix and apply herbicides.
Perform heavy manual labor, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Follow verbal and written directions.
Perform preventative maintenance on landscape maintenance tools and equipment.
Install irrigation clocks and systems.
Analyze and diagnose electrical and wiring problems.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to install & program irrigation controls
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, organize & complete landscape projects
• Possession of a forklift certification
• Experience operating mowing equipment, tractors, trenchers and utilize a variety of hand and power tools in grounds work
• Experience repairing irrigation systems and leaks

Job Open Date:

02/20/2026

Job Close Date:

03/20/2026

Open Until Filled

No