FT Grounds Technician II DC

Cochise College • Douglas Campus, AZ

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Technician II is responsible for maintaining college grounds, including performing landscaping, hardscaping and irrigation to provide for a safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing campus. This position requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening. Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate, providing over 90 general and technical education programs. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years related experience working in grounds maintenance, irrigation systems, landscaping and/or hardscaping
• Ability to communicate in Spanish and English, verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of general grounds keeping practices and irrigation systems
• Ability to operate and maintain grounds and heavy equipment
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow multiple tasks through to completion with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions and take appropriate action, resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other departmental staff, students, department of correction personnel/inmates, and the public

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to individuals who possess the ability to communicate in Spanish and English, verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Performs grounds installation, assessment and maintenance operations; monitors health and appearance of flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns, and takes appropriate corrective action when needed; plants and prunes flowers, shrubs and trees; removes weeds, as well as dead, diseased or injured plantings; maintains lawns and/or athletic fields to include mowing, thatching, aeration, seeding, fertilization and herbicide application; performs hardscaping, storm drainage and water harvesting activities
• Installs, maintains and repairs sprinkler and irrigation systems; inspects and adjusts sprinkler and irrigation system components to optimize coverage and adequate watering; maintains and repairs control valves, strainers, check valves, PVC piping and/or poly-tubing distribution systems, risers, sprinkler heads and emitters to assure proper operation in accordance with industry standards
• Assists with installation and programming of irrigation controllers and software; monitors irrigation adequacy and adjusts schedule to prevent under- and over-watering conditions; monitor weather forecasts and manually adjust irrigation timers not controlled by software
• Assists with application of fertilizers and herbicides to manage growth and control pests; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in accordance with regulations; maintains spray equipment in safe working order
• Performs routine road, parking lot and road sign maintenance and repair; cleans and maintains paved areas, paths, walkways and stairways; ensures roof drains and storm water system are cleared of debris and functioning
• Maintains sewer-settling ponds; removes vegetation in and around ponds; prevents erosion and monitors for burrowing animals and seepage; prevents unauthorized access by ensuring physical integrity of fencing, gates and signage; ensure control structures are functioning and not leaking; add nutrients to settling ponds, as needed
• Operates various equipment such as tractors, turf equipment, powered hand tools and other related landscape tools in a safe and efficient manner; performs routine maintenance and minor repair of equipment and hand tools; conducts routine lubrication, filter cleaning, tools sharpening, battery and tire maintenance to extend the life of equipment and tools
• Responds to emergency calls, tasking and work orders, as assigned by supervisor
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED