Grounds Coordinator

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for directing the work of assigned personnel in the care and maintenance of grounds, including landscape improvements of landscaped areas, irrigation systems, athletic fields, and facilities, and participating in maintenance duties as required. The role involves directing personnel and external contractors, organizing grounds maintenance, gardening, and irrigation services, inspecting grounds for compliance, coordinating landscape design, supervising athletic field maintenance, and ensuring the safe operation of equipment and chemicals. The position also includes purchasing materials, developing department policies, preparing records and reports, operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment, training personnel, and staying updated on emerging technologies. A key aspect of the role is participating in District/College efforts to increase diversity and foster an inclusive work and educational environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of three (3) years increasingly responsible experience in grounds maintenance work, including experience in a lead capacity.
Commitment to diversity.
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.
Ability to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Nice To Haves

Completion of college-level coursework in horticulture, pest control or other landscape maintenance subjects and/or training in landscape management.
Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities for this position.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner.
Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Responsibilities

Direct the work of assigned personnel to assure care and safe condition of grounds and landscaped areas.
Plan and prioritize workload and schedule work.
Direct the work of external contractors with grounds and landscaping projects.
Organize, direct and coordinate various grounds maintenance, gardening services, and irrigation services for campus grounds and landscaped areas.
Inspect grounds, landscaped areas, and irrigation systems to assure compliance with established methods and procedures of grounds maintenance.
Coordinate and perform landscape design activities and the determination of appropriate shrubs, trees and various plants.
Direct the watering, fertilization and pruning of grounds and landscaped areas.
Supervise and assist in laying out, marking and maintenance of athletic fields.
Set up equipment and facilities for special events.
Coordinate necessary maintenance and repair of automatic sprinkler systems.
Assure proper irrigation pressure levels and operation of equipment.
Direct Irrigation Specialist to initiate irrigation system repairs as needed, and in a prioritized manner.
Ensure compliance of the safe and proper operation of equipment, materials, tools and chemicals used in groundskeeping activities.
Plan and organize safety meetings and maintain related records.
Provide, maintain and update written related safety training program.
Purchase appropriate materials and equipment.
Provide input for policies and procedures for grounds department.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to groundskeeping activities.
Prepare specifications for purchase of equipment and supplies.
Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power equipment including trucks, tractors, forklifts, power equipment, gardening and maintenance tools, other grounds maintenance equipment.
Makes minor repairs or arranges for service as necessary.
Train and direct the work of assigned personnel.
Plan and prioritize workloads and schedules.
Prepare job specifications and review the work of external contractors with grounds and landscaping projects.
Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps.
Active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.
Attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Perform related duties as assigned.
May inspect and ensure safety of walkways and asphalt areas and recommend appropriate course of action.