GROUNDSKEEPER I

San Jose Evergreen Community College District • San Jose, CA

61d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper I reports to the Vice President of Administrative Services at San Jose City College. The work schedule is 12 months per year; Monday - Friday; 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This position is represented by the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 363. Under general supervision, performs routine general gardening and grounds maintenance work necessary to provide a clean, safe, and litter-free campus landscape and assist in the renovation and care of landscaped areas; a wide variety of turf mowing, tree care and other landscaping maintenance equipment. General supervision is provided after a training period by the Grounds Supervisor. Technical or functional supervision may also be provided by higher level grounds personnel.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to completion of the eighth.
• Work experience performing heavy manual labor related to landscaping maintenance.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic back of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
• Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.
• Possession of a valid California Class C (auto and light trucks) Driver's license.
• Safe work practices in the use of cleaning agents
• Basic construction and repair methods
• Basic custodial skills
• Follow schedule and procedures and work cooperatively with others.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Recognize campus areas needing attention and take appropriate action.
• Perform routine work involving moderate to heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Work alone or as a member of a grounds maintenance crew as required.
• Empty trash and garbage cans on a daily basis; insert clean plastic bags; maintain large refuse container areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain high usage areas in a clean, sanitary condition; wash garbage cans, patio and quad areas; keep other areas such as seating areas, bus stops, walks and steps, parking areas, exterior student union areas and entrances to buildings free of cigarette butts, papers, leaves and spills.
• Sweep, rake and pick-up litter and debris from the entire campus daily; rake and sweep up leaves with power sweeper; clean up pruning's as needed; sweep parking lots following a set schedule and after athletic events.
• Clean drains in patios and quads; clean fountains and lake surface; hand water planters and shrubs where no automatic irrigation exists.
• Pick up gasoline for grounds equipment weekly and assist Equipment and Vehicle Mechanic washing district vehicles and assist with other assignments as assigned.
• Mow turf-grass areas, edge turf and groundcover and trim shrubs with power tools and equipment; assist in new landscaping and irrigation projects and repair, athletic field renovation and pesticide application under the trained guidance of employee with pesticide applicator certification as required.
• Assist in athletic field setups for P.E. Department and community education events and activities.
• Operate a forklift and train on all equipment used by department.
• Pick-up and deliver supplies as assigned.
• Participate in district training as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District's excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026.
• We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and Kaiser Permanente (HMO]); dental (Delta Dental PPO); vision (VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Hartford); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Hartford); a long term disability/income protection plan (The Hartford); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP).
• In addition, the District contributes an additional 26.81% of the employee's salary towards an eligible employee's pension (CalPERS).
• Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).
• Classified employees also earn 10 to 22 days per year of vacation (based on years of service), and up to 12 sick leave days (pro-rated for less than full-time positions). There are currently 20 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees