Monterey Peninsula College
Groundskeeper
Salary: $3,191.00 - $3,521.00 Monthly
Job Type:
Job Number: 2021-00095
Closing: 1/8/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Administrative Services
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, perform gardening and grounds maintenance duties related to the college within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of college grounds; install and maintain athletic equipment; operate a variety of hand and power grounds maintenance equipment.
Example of Duties
Essential Functions
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the college grounds.
Sweep walkways, pick up litter, rake leaves and eradicate weeds; trim and prune.
Service, maintain, and perform adjustments and routine repair work on hand and power grounds maintenance equipment.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and specialized in-service training sessions including but not limited to requirements of OSHA and the EPA.
Prepare, cultivate, fertilize, and water soil, lawns, shrubs, trees, hedges, flowers, and a variety of plants. Perform varied duties in the planting and transplanting of ornamental plants, trees and shrubs; mow and edge lawns.
Prepare and apply appropriate and approved fertilizers, non-restricted insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain landscaped areas in a disease-free/insect-free state.
Operate hand and power tools and equipment including power mowers, electric hedgers, lawn edgers, power blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers and weed eaters.
Operate heavy equipment including forklift, dump truck, trencher, boomlift, street sweeper, top dresser and tractor with and without attachments.
Design and arrange planting areas; build planter boxes, sand boxes and fences; mix, pour and finish concrete; paint/weatherproof where necessary.
Assist in the installation and repair of athletic landscaping; prepare athletic fields for events.
Install sprinkler systems and repair sprinklers on lawns; install irrigation systems as needed.
Remove exterior trash and recycle containers; handle hazardous materials properly.
Assist in performing emergency duties for both maintenance and custodial areas as needed and as assigned.
Assist in setting up and removing furniture and standard and specialized equipment for campus functions and special activities.
Perform light carpentry work; patch sidewalks, roadways and parking lots; set up road signs.
Perform low voltage electrical repairs to irrigation systems; install conduit and electrical piping for irrigation.
Perform call-back and overtime duties in an emergency.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the diverse
academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, religious, sexual
orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff attending or working on a
community college campus.
Other Duties
Attend and participate in staff meetings and specialized in service training sessions; including but not limited to requirement of OSHA and EPA.
Train and oversee work of student employees and other workers, as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience, which would demonstrate possession of the knowledge abilities and skills listed herein. For example, completion of 12th grade or equivalent, course work in horticulture and park management and/or experience in farming, gardening, or grounds maintenance work is preferred.
Knowledge
Knowledge of: basic methods, practices, tools, and materials used in grounds maintenance work; operation and routine maintenance of equipment; safe working methods and procedures.
Abilities
Ability to: learn methods used in the care of plants, trees, shrubs, and lawns; operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment and tools skillfully and safely; understand and follow oral and written directions; meet the physical requirements of the job; read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position; perform basic arithmetical calculations; perform strenuous manual labor; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.
PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Heavy physical effort, which may include frequent standing, walking, and lifting or moving of heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Frequent activities requiring full body exertion. Indoor/outdoor work environment with some exposure to weather extremes.
License and Certifications:
A valid Class C California driver's license and evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulations; maintain current certificates including, but not limited to: forklift, dump truck and tractor safety and hazardous waste handling.
Proof of Vaccination
New employees may begin working in their assignments only after the district has received proof that the person is fully vaccinated or an exemption has been approved.
Work Schedule / Supplemental Information
Work Schedule
40 hours per week/12 months per year
Management reserves the right to change schedules as needed.
Salary
(STEP A)$3,191 - (STEP C) $3,521 GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE (no additional costs for benefits)
Monterey Peninsula College provides eligible employees with valuable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D and long-term disability. Monterey Peninsula College is a PERS employer.
How to Apply
Visit www.mpc.edu/employment and select "classified and other positions." Here you will find the announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right hand corner. You will be asked to log-in or create a new user account.
Attach a .pdf of your cover letter which describes your interest in and qualifications for the position and how you meet the desirable qualifications for this position
Attach a .pdf of your resume
Answer required diversity statement
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of commendation from schools, or transcripts with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required.
Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.
Conditions of Employment
Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following. All new employees are required to submit official transcripts, Risk Assessment or verification of a negative TB exam, proof of fingerprints taken via Live Scan to the Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval.
The District is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status or protected veteran status.