Ornamental Horticulture Coordinator
Salary: $71,905.60 - $87,401.60 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-055
Closing: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Throughout Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, CA
Division: District Wide
OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is seeking a qualified individual as an Ornamental Horticulture Coordinator. The incumbent under the direction of an assigned administrator, organize, coordinate and oversee the day-today operations and supervision of the Ornamental Horticulture Department; including facilitation of department accounts, budgets and purchasing; maintenance of department equipment and supplies for the ornamental horticulture programs and facilities including a storeroom, retail store, greenhouse, shade house and other growing areas; coordinate and organize large-scale department events and activities; oversee and participate in the plant care activities; assist in the overall promotion of the ornamental horticulture program and serve as liaison between the Nursery, vendors, the College and the community. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District team and become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
***This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months
and will be used to fill current and future vacancies. ***
ABOUT THE GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT:
As the largest institution of higher education in East County, the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has enhanced the quality of life in East County for over 65 years by providing top notch, affordable education and workforce training. Our institutions offer a variety of convenient online and in-person classes, along with competitive degree and certificate programs. The District, which includes Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College, serves nearly 30,000 students annually, and awards over 6,000 degrees and certificates each year. The colleges are consistently ranked as top transfer institutions to SDSU, and lead the way in developing educational programs, classes, and services that meet the diverse needs of East County's student population.
WE OFFER GREAT BENEFITS:
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District offers an excellent, fully paid benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
Retirement - CalPERS
Holidays - 19 paid holidays per year
Vacation - 24 days per year
Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year
Fully Paid Medical (for employee and dependents)
Prescription Insurance (for employee and dependents)
Fully Paid Dental Insurance (for employee and dependents)
Fully Paid Vision Insurance (for employee and dependents)
And more... (please see Benefits tab above)
Benefit information listed in this recruitment is, to the best of knowledge, accurate. For the most up-to-date and detailed Benefit information, please visit our website at: https://www.gcccd.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php
ALL ABOUT THE JOB
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION:
***This recruitment will establish an eligibility list valid for 6 months
and will be used to fill current and future vacancies. ***
Current Vacancy: Cuyamaca College
Type of position: Full-Time- Monday - Friday
Salary: Range S-H
$34.57 - $42.02 Hourly
$71,901 - $87,394 Annually (based on 40 hours per week)
Initial Salary Placement: New employees start at Step A ($34.57 per hour) or B ($36.30 per hour) on the salary schedule.
To view the salary schedule for this classification, please visit Supervisory Employees Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader). (Download PDF reader)
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
Two years college-level coursework or the equivalent with specialized training in ornamental horticulture or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Increasingly responsible experience in ornamental horticulture.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.
Valid California State Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator's Certificate, Category B (landscape maintenance).
PLEASE NOTE: The required certificate must be obtained prior to submitting your application. For more information, please visit the State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation website.
Please visit Ornamental Horticulture Coordinator (Download PDF reader) to view the complete job description.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
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