Grounds Supervisor

Pasadena City College

Salary: $8,275.64 - $10,171.44 MonthlyManagement Association M-4

Job Type: Classified Administrator

Job Number: 10020

Location: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Department: Business & Administrative Services

Closing: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Tentative Work Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M.

Position Overview

Under direction of the Manager of Maintenance and Operations, the position performs duties that oversee the grounds keeping services of the District. The position is responsible for organizing the work of grounds keeping staff at all District locations, approving time off, evaluating subordinate staff, conducting daily inspections of areas under responsibility, and maintaining inventory of all grounds keeping supplies and equipment.

Salary: $8,275.64 - $10,171.44 Monthly

Benefits: 100% covered medical, dental, and vision for employee and dependents (no payroll deduction)

Time Off: 22 Vacation days, 12 Sick days, over 20 holidays.

Union: SEIU

Retirement: Cal PERS

Full Job Description: Ground Supervisor

Essential Job Duties

• Organizes the horticultural care of campus grounds to ensure that such areas are safe, clean, developed, and remain attractive to students and visitors.
• Analyze employee performance to develop performance evaluations, and devise strategies to address performance issues.
• Ensures that subordinate staff attend safety trainings and maintain appropriate certifications to operate equipment and comply with OSHA safety standards and District risk management policies; conducts monthly staff meetings/trainings to promote safe workplace practices, proper grounds keeping techniques, maintenance of irrigation systems, and equipment operation.
• Reviews purchase requisitions to verify available funds, appropriate quantities and accuracy of requested material.
• Participates in the District's recruitment process to assist the supervising managers in the hiring of full time and part time grounds keeping staff.
• Schedules work assignments for grounds staff to ensure that campus areas are cleaned, maintained, and functional.
• Performs timekeeping functions, prepares attendance logs, overtime assignments, accident reports, and other reports as necessary to ensure compliance with bargaining unit contracts, and District policies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Five years of experience working in grounds keeping operations.
• Three years providing work direction or working in a lead capacity.
• A Class C Driver's License.
• A California Applicators License.
• Aquatic Facility Operator License.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: If an incumbent does not possess the California Applicators License and the Aquatic Facility Operator License, the incumbent must obtain both licenses within twelve (12) months of hire date.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position:

• Grounds Maintenance Expertise
• Leadership and Supervision
• Operational Planning and Coordination
• Inspection and Quality Control
• Inventory and Resource Management
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  
  

Salary Range

M-4

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) Utilizes An Online Application Process. Hard Copy, E-mailed, Or Faxed Resumes Are Not Accepted. Job Postings Will Not Be Reopened Due To Failure To Submit An Application Before The Closing Date For Any Reason. You Can Apply For a Position From Any Computer With Internet Access. Please Keep In Mind The Following

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
• The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).
  
  

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
  
  

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

Additional Information

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.
  
  

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pasadenaedu/classified/jobs/5314505/grounds-supervisor

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