Position Details

Classification Information

Classification Title Groundskeeper Position Information

Job Title Groundskeeper Position Number CCC887 Location Cypress College Department Physical Plant & Facilities Percentage of Employment 100% Months of Employment 12 Months Per Year Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with contract or department needs.) About Us:

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 80,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

What We Offer: Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for performing general maintenance duties on District grounds including landscaped areas, athletic fields and facilities.

Essential Functions

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description

Plants, maintains and mows lawns; trims and prunes shrubs, hedges and trees; edges lawns and borders.

Waters landscaped areas including lawns, shrubs and trees; rakes leaves and pulls weeds.

Prepares and cultivates soil for planting using fertilizers as needed; sprays herbicides and pesticides according to established procedures; sets traps for pest control.

Participates in sprinkler installation, maintenance and repair; may prepare and restore grounds for various grounds-related projects as assigned.

Prepares and maintains athletic fields and related facilities; cleans and maintains gutters and storm drains; removes paper, trash and other debris from grounds areas.

Assists in setting up equipment and facilities for special events; maintains routine records related to work activities.

Operates and maintains a variety of hand and basic power equipment including mowers, edges, pruners, power sweepers, blowers, forklifts, trucks, and other grounds equipment.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Working Relationships

The Groundskeeper completes assigned tasks under the direction of a supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of tools, materials and equipment utilized in grounds keeping work

Knowledge of common plants found on District grounds

Knowledge of cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying trees, shrubs and flowers

Ability to operate and maintain grounds equipment and sprinkler systems

Ability to learn and maintain appropriate record-keeping techniques

Ability to use assigned methods for control and eradication of plant pests, rodents and weeds

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Board Policy 6360, Section 4.0)

AFTER HIRE TRAINING
Electric Cart Certification

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Sufficient grounds experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.

Desirable Qualifications Working Conditions

Outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to frequent lifting (up to 70 lbs. unassisted), standing, bending, carrying, pushing and pulling; exposure to high levels of noise from equipment; exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials as well as various insects. May be required to wear a respirator or other safety equipment in execution of duties.

Salary Range $3,659 - $4,434 per Month Number of Vacancies 2 Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2015315P Open Date 02/13/2019 Close Date 03/01/2019 Special Instructions Summary

This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.

Applicants must complete the driver’s license section of the application. If not completed, the application will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3).

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have sufficient grounds experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * This position requires a valid driver's license. Did you fill out the driver's license portion of the application?
   • Yes
   • No, I do not have a valid driver's license.
4. * Describe your experience, training, and/or education which demonstrates your understanding and sensitivity to diversity.

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • CalJobs
   • CCC Registry
   • Cypress College
   • Employee Referral
   • Fullerton College
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • Human Resources
   • Indeed
   • Insidehighered.com
   • Monster
   • NOCCCD Website
   • OC Register
   • North Orange Continuing Education
   • Other (list below)
6. Other, please specify.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents