ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTRE ASSISTANT SENIOR SUBSTITUTE ASSIGNMENT
- Employer
- Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
- Location
- 92020
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- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
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ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTRE ASSISTANT SENIOR SUBSTITUTE ASSIGNMENT
GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
The following position is available as an out-of-class assignment for Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District, Cuyamaca College Ornamental Horticulture Department. The assignment is for approximately four (4) months or until the hire of a full-time permanent employee.
The assignment will primarily assist in these tasks:
Interested applicants should submit a current resume and letter of interest ASAP. Your cover letter should
clearly state your qualifications and experience for this position.
Submissions will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
Please send your resume and cover letter to both Larry McLemore at larry.mclemore@gcccd.edu and Vicki VanStone at Vicki.VanStone@gcccd.edu . Open until filled.
SALARY
CL-31, Step A: $3,622 per month
START DATE
Desired start date is as soon as possible
STATUS/ASSIGNMENT
Temporary/Approximately four (4) months
SCHEDULE/HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (with 30 minute lunch)
or Tuesday - Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM (with 1 hour lunch).
EDUCATION:
Two years college level course work or the equivalent with specialized training in ornamental horticulture or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Increasingly responsible horticulture and landscape maintenance experience.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to a disability and require accommodations for completing the application process please notify the District Human Resources Department, 619-668-1735.
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of specialized duties in the operation and maintenance of the ornamental horticulture facilities including a storeroom, retail store, greenhouse, shade house and other growing areas, landscaping, and turf areas. Assist in all plant care activities, lab activities, assist in landscape, design and plant selection; install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems; application of toxic chemicals for pest, disease and weed control and other department functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform a variety of complex horticultural duties and have technical expertise and experience to identify priorities, set maintenance schedules, and provide work direction to subordinate personnel as assigned.
Assist in operation and maintenance of ornamental horticulture facilities and plant materials including activities related to departmental budget, inventory, sales, and public relations.
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, design, installation, maintenance, and scheduling of all irrigation systems for container, nursery stock, and landscape areas within the horticulture field site.
Perform a variety of specialized landscape duties including planting, fertilizing, mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing and watering lawns and grounds to maintain an attractive safe and functional outdoor environment that meets established guidelines.
Prepare landscaped areas for planting; assist in determining appropriate plant species based on growth requirements appropriate to the site, soil, climate and preference for drought tolerate plant materials.
Observe and determine the need for fertilizers, soils amendments and mineral additives for all planted areas and fertilizer injectors according to individual seasonal and plant requirements.
Repair and maintain irrigation systems, repair, rebuild or replace sprinkler lines, pipes, valves, sprinklers and other parts as necessary. Design and install new irrigation systems; check sprinkler systems to ensure proper and efficient operation.
Install, maintain, adjust and repair solar and electric irrigation controllers, and control valves; use current irrigation management methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and prevent waste and storm water runoff.
Perform pest, disease and weed monitoring and control inside the greenhouse, outdoors, and regulated agricultural areas. Identify pests, diseases, and weeds to be eradicated; select, mix and apply insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to prevent or control weeds, disease, or insect infestation and stimulate growth; determine appropriate times to spray; follow all applicable laws and regulations associated with pesticide application.
Account for proper use and disposal of all chemicals used and file pesticide use reports as required by law. Maintain application equipment and personal protective gear in safe and working condition.
Order parts and supplies and required. Maintain a library of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and other departmental records as required.
Assist in the maintenance of supply and equipment inventory.
Preparation of lab materials and tools and providing assistance during labs as requested.
Irrigation of container plants and landscaped areas in the field site.
Safe operation and maintenance of specialized equipment and machines including skid steer loader, Mini excavator, mowers, trencher, rototiller, edger, landscape tools, power mowers, aerators, weed eaters, edgers, trimmers, renovators, sod cutters and other grounds maintenance equipment; water lawns, plants and fields, hoe weeds and rake lawns; transplant and maintain nursery stock; perform general grounds maintenance duties in picking up paper and trash in field site; clean and remove weeds from sidewalks, parking lots and roads; operate truck and other equipment to load, unload and transport materials and various hand powered tools; operate computer, cash register, and other equipment as required.
Maintain currency of qualifications for field site; actively seek and apply current technical landscape and horticulture knowledge for field site; complete continuing education hours to meet Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicators Certificate Categories B & D renewal.
Mow and maintain lawns and field; trim and prune shrubs, hedges and trees.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Nursery sales, customer service, and mulch sales as needed.
Assist with communication and activities with other district departments and personnel, vendors, local businesses, high school, governmental agencies, and other outside organizations.
May act as lead in absence of supervisor for subordinate personnel.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Federal and state laws applicable to outdoor landscape and greenhouse pesticide regulation; such as posting, re-entry time, labeling, and personal protective equipment, proper usage, techniques, and appropriate chemicals for eradication and control.
Methods, equipment and materials used in planting, propagating, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, lawns and trees, irrigation systems hydraulics, irrigation installation, maintenance and repair, pest, insect, weed identification and control methods.
Health and safety precautions and procedures in handling hazardous chemicals used in horticulture.
Principles and practices of ornamental horticulture.
Proper horticultural practices used in maintenance of landscape plants to include ornamentals, turf, annuals, perennial, and ground covers.
Cultivation of ornamental containerized and greenhouse crops.
Irrigation systems hydraulics and technical skills in installation and maintenance of both spray and micro irrigation applications.
Principles and practices of nursery sales and service.
Materials and tools used in landscape and turf management.
Safe operation and maintenance of specialized horticultural equipment and machines.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations and procedures.
Applicable laws and regulations related to ornamental horticulture field.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of specialized duties in the operation and maintenance of ornamental horticulture facilities, such as irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair, the application of chemicals for pest, disease, and weed control.
Read blueprints; design and layout landscape and irrigation plans. Perform general landscape work including mowing, edging and weeding.
Use assigned methods for the control and eradication of pests, weeds, and insects; determine treatment method based upon site and plant conditions.
Apply appropriate horticultural practices and principles of crop care and maintenance, and turf and landscape maintenance.
Determine irrigation system problems and make necessary repairs.
Design, install and maintain landscape and greenhouse irrigation systems.
Determine crop/landscape fertility needs and water requirements.
Provide proper maintenance for plant materials to include pest and disease control, and pruning. Troubleshoot equipment problems and repair.
Work independently; plan and organize work to meet schedules and guidelines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Operate a variety of specialized horticultural equipment, machines, and office equipment. Operate a personal computer in an effective manner consistent with requirements of the position. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Observe legal and safe driving practices.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license and the ability to qualify for District vehicle insurance coverage.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicators, Certificate Categories B & D (landscape maintenance and agriculture).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to lifting up to 50 pounds, lifting, bending, climbing, pushing, standing, and exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.
The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.
The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.
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The mission of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District is to provide educational leadership through learning opportunities that anticipate, prepare for, and meet the future challenges of a complex democracy and a global society.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District realizes that staff diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect, harmony and creativity, while providing suitable role models for all students.
Both Grossmont and Cuyamaca College are comprehensive academic institutions located in El Cajon, a city in eastern San Diego County. Both are close to beaches, mountains, the desert, and varied cultural and recreational attractions.
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