Job Details

Groundskeeper (Facilities) - Riverside City College

Riverside Community College District

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 E

Salary Amount: $4,744 - $5,775

Salary Type: Monthly

Work Hours/Work Days: Tuesday through Saturday 5:30am - 2pm

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.

Class Characteristics

This classification in the Groundskeeper series is responsible for independently performing the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Employees at this level exercise judgment 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 one (1) year of experience of performing groundskeeping 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 a variety 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, to operate a motor vehicle, and drive on surface streets; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work... [full physical demands description]

Environmental Conditions

Employees work in the field and/or facilities and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions... [full description]

Examples of Typical Job Functions

1. Performs a variety of grounds maintenance duties in the beautification of assigned grounds...
2. Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment...
3. ...

Conditions of Employment

SALARY: ... HOLIDAYS: ... VACATION: ... SICK LEAVE: ... FRINGE BENEFITS: ...

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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