• Operations, services, and activities of a grounds maintenance program.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Advanced methods, tools, materials and equipment used in comprehensive grounds maintenance program.
• Principles and practices of horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, pest control, landscape, and athletic field construction and maintenance.
• Operational characteristics of grounds maintenance equipment and tools used in the area of assignment.
• Seasonal and preventative maintenance programs.
• Plants adaptable to the area and the most suitable varieties.
• Basic principles of mathematics.
• Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations including safety rules and regulations.

• Coordinate and direct grounds maintenance programs.
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of maintenance staff.
• Participate in selecting, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for providing grounds maintenance services.
• Understand the organization and operation of the organization and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Perform the full range of grounds maintenance and repair work in the area of assignment.
• Read and interpret sketches, blueprints, diagrams, plans and specifications.
• Use and operate hand tools, vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Estimate time, material, and labor costs for maintenance and repair projects.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear reports.
• Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Effectively represent the District to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit.
• Work cooperatively with other departments and outside agencies.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, District staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the varied racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, academic, socio-economic, and disabled populations of community college students.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

It is the policy of this District to provide equal opportunity in all areas of
employment practices and to assure that there shall be no discrimination against
any person on the basis of sex, ancestry, age, marital status, race, religious
creed, mental disability, medical condition (including HIV and AIDS), color,
national origin, physical disability, family or sexual preference status and other
similar factors in compliance with Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act, other federal and state non-discrimination regulations, and its
own statements of philosophy of objectives. The District encourages the filing of
applications by both sexes, ethnic minorities, and the disabled.

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position

The purpose of the personal qualifications statement is for you to provide information on how your education and experience relate to the requirements and duties of the position. There is no form to complete. Applicants are requested to provide their personal qualifications statement by uploading a document, the same way as you do for your cover letter.