"Groundskeeper (Facilities) - Riverside City College"

Groundskeeper (Facilities) - Riverside City College

Riverside Community College District

Basic Function:

Performs routine maintenance and basic gardening in the care of District grounds; operates a variety of grounds maintenance hand and power equipment involved in the maintenance, modification, repair, and operation of District grounds including trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, lawns, and medians; prunes plants and bushes; applies herbicides and pesticides according to established procedures.

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

Education: Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of experience of performing groundskeeping duties; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

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

Ability to: (listed 1-12, including perform duties, operate tools, etc.)

Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver's license and proof of insurability may be required.

Physical Demands: Medium to heavy physical work, lift up to 50 pounds, field work.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties...
• Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment...
• Transports materials...
• Empties trash containers...
• Applies pest control...
• Performs minor preventive maintenance...
• Performs duties in removing litter...
• Checks irrigation...
• Observes safe work methods...
• Maintains work areas...
• Participates in training...
• Other related duties.

Employment Details:

• Department: Facilities (R)
• Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
• College/Campus: Riverside
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Position Length: 12-month
• Salary Range: Grade E ($4,744 - $5,775 Monthly)
• Work Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 5:30am - 2pm

Conditions of Employment: Details on salary steps, holidays, vacation, sick leave, fringe benefits.

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

For inquiries: Lorraine Jones, Ed.D., M.S.W., District Compliance Officer, 951-222-8039.