Grounds Maintenance Worker II

College of the Sequoias Community College District•Hanford, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the appropriate supervisor, the Grounds Maintenance Worker II will perform gardening and grounds maintenance duties on College hardscape and landscape areas assuring a healthy, attractive, clean and safe environment for students, staff and the public; and will assist with planning and purchasing grounds equipment supplies and materials. This position requires the incumbent to possess a valid Agricultural Pest Control Operator License. Seeking two positions. Full-Time 12-months assigned to the Hanford Campus. Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Initial placement is $ 52,645. College of the Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. COS provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career and technical programs for our students. We are dedicated to recruiting employees who are committed to helping a diverse population of students achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, and who have a passion for student success.

Requirements

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above, including two years of gardening and grounds maintenance experience.
A valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record
An incumbent must be insurable at the standard rate by the employer’s insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the Sequoias.
Possession of a valid Agricultural Pest Control Operator License.
Knowledge of: Procedures, methods, materials, supplies and equipment used in various gardening and grounds maintenance activities.
Knowledge of: Maintenance of lawns, shrubs and trees.
Ability to: Utilize tools, supplies and equipment required in grounds maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
Ability to: Make minor repairs to sprinkler systems and grounds maintenance equipment.
Ability to: Perform mechanical maintenance repair to grounds equipment as assigned.
Ability to: Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Perform gardening and grounds maintenance duties; mow and edge lawns; cultivate and water lawns, shrubs, hedges and trees.
Perform varied duties in planting and transplanting of ornamental plants, trees and shrubs; plan for seasonal color as requested; upgrade area needing improvements; draw plans, assure proper irrigation and maintain related files.
Drive a cart to inspect hardscape and landscaped areas and assure standards are met; prune shrubs and trees; pick up trash; apply pre-emergent herbicides as appropriate.
Apply fertilizers and non-restricted insecticides, pesticides and herbicides to lawns, flowers, shrubs and trees.
Maintain athletic fields and track in proper condition for sports events.
Utilize hand tools to work soil and remove weeds, undergrowth and debris from assigned grounds and landscaped areas; perform minor repair and maintenance to equipment.
Remain current concerning supplies, equipment, herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers; contact vendors and make appropriate purchases according to established procedures and guidelines.
Clean, repair and install sprinklers as required.
Operate power equipment such as tractors, trucks and large mowers as assigned; perform mechanical maintenance and repair of power equipment used in grounds maintenance activities as assigned.
Lock and unlock gates; sweep walks and driveways; pick up rubbish and trash.
Select, train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned student workers.
Perform related duties as assigned.