Groundskeeper Gardener I - Facilities Planning & Services

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, perform grounds maintenance and gardening work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Groundskeeper-Gardener I incumbents are assigned grounds maintenance and gardening work. Groundskeeper Gardener II incumbents perform grounds maintenance, gardening and construction work. Incumbents are assigned semi-skilled to skilled construction work and positions require experience in one or more of the construction trades.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Plant, cultivate, water, spray and propagate plants, shrubs hedges and flowers; prepare and treat soil for planting.

Plant, fertilize and care for lawns.

Spade and fertilize flowerbeds and set out plants.

Trim hedges, shrubs and trees.

Hoe weeds; rake leaves and performs general grounds maintenance work.

Maintain supplies tools and equipment in safe and proper working condition.

Prepare, set up and maintain athletic fields and related areas.

Assist in setting up for special events.

Perform routine duties in the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems.

Operate power edgers and movers, trucks, tractors and attachments, sweepers, skip loaders, forklifts and other assigned equipment.

Perform custodial or maintenance duties during vacations or on a relief basis as assigned.

Schedule grounds maintenance and gardening work according to weather, time and equipment requirements.

Operate a District vehicle to travel from site-to-site to conduct work.

Utilize pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals in the control and eradication of pests and weeds as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF

Tools, materials, equipment and methods used in grounds maintenance and gardening work.

Principles of propagating and maintaining trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns.

Safe work practices.

Safe and proper use and storage of hazardous and toxic materials .

ABILITY TO

Perform grounds maintenance, gardening and construction work.

Perform a wide variety of grounds maintenance and gardening work.

Utilize required hand and power tools and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Schedule grounds maintenance and gardening work according to weather, time and equipment requirements.

Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Work independently with little direction.

Provide work direction to others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of experience in grounds maintenance and gardening.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California driver's license.

Possession of a Pest Control Operator's license may be required.



WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to direct sunlight, rain and humidity while working outside for extended periods of time.

Exposure to operation of noisy equipment such as blowers, chain saws, weedeaters and other power tools.

Exposed to dust from blowers.

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Sit, stand, kneel and crouch.

Exposure to vibration while operating vehicles or power equipment.

Contact with herbicides and pesticides.

Contact with engine grease, oils and lubricants for blowers and mowers.

SALARY: (Step A) $3,539 per month.

* Salary increases are granted on the first day of the month following each year of service, until step F is reached.

Employees contribute 7% of their earnings toward the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

These positions are designated as a full-time, twelve-month classified. Excellent fringe benefits include eight 32-hour workweeks during the summer. Position (1) Working hours will be Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Position (2) Working hours will be Tuesday through Saturday 6:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit proof of COVID Vaccination, submit Certificate of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:

1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_classified
2) Resume of qualifcations
3) Pest Control Operator's License (Please upload only if you hold one)

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

Please Note: Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

If you should need assistance please call (310) 660-3593 Ext. 3807, email at hr@elcamino.edu or visit the office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Due to the large volume of calls received on closing dates, we highly recommend that you do not wait until the last day to apply so that we may assist you with questions or technical matters that may arise. Give yourself sufficient time to complete the profile, which may take 45 minutes or more. Positions close promptly at 3:00 p.m. PST (pacific standard time).

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

* Previous employment performed in a different public retirement system may allow eligibility to continue in the same retirement system.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published Annual Security Reports and all required statistical data, which can be found on the Police Department webpage at www.elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/cleryact/index.aspx. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

El Camino College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived r ace, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.