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
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No

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

Other:
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

CONTACTS:
Workers, grounds crew, coaches, vendors, other departmental staff, and contractors.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting; dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of office equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Grounds and facilities environment.

Duties and Responsibilities: 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.