"Groundskeeper, Senior"

Groundskeeper, Senior

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 H

Salary Amount: $5,350 - $6,513

Salary Type: Monthly

Posted: 02-Apr-25

Location: Riverside, California

Categories: Facilities/Maintenance/Trades, Staff/Administrative

Basic Function:

Under supervision of the area Supervisor, performs repair work on and installation of all types of sprinkler heads, galvanized and plastic pipe, valves, vacuum breakers, sediment removers and control clocks; assists in layout of new sprinkler installations; performs skilled gardening work in planting, cultivating and maintaining lawns, plants and shrubs; may operate gardening equipment of all types.

Education:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.

Experience:
Three years' experience in sprinkler installation and repair are required. Experience in operating a backhoe is desired.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Codes, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the plumbing trade; methods, tools, materials, and practices used in gardening work; common plants; cultivation, fertilizing, watering, and spraying of trees, shrubs, and flowers.

ABILITY TO:
Read blueprints and to work from plans and specifications; recognize common species of plant pests and to use proper insecticides for their control; make minor repairs on equipment used in gardening; operate mechanical equipment; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; get along well with others.

Licenses/Certifications: None

Representative Duties:

1. Cleans areas, assigned.
2. Maintains campus irrigation systems.
3. Installs and designs new systems.
4. Troubleshoots any related electrical problems and issues.
5. Maintains inventory for daily use.
6. Unplugs and re-routs water lines.
7. Maintains landscape areas.
8. Operates tractors, backhoes, graders, commercial trucks, sod cutters, trenchers, mowers and related equipment.
9. Trims trees and removes garbage.
10. Performs work done by ground crew
11. Sprays herbicides, pesticides and insecticides
12. Repairs and replaces cement
13. Works with outside contractors
14. Sets up equipment for large events.
15. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
16. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
17. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.

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

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1

Optional Applicant Documents: Letter of Recommendation 2, Letter of Recommendation 3, Associate or Equivalent Transcript, Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript, Masters or Equivalent Transcript

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date May 2025

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6118012