Job Details

San Mateo County Community College District

Groundskeeper

Position Number: 6505631
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Groundskeeper

Campus: Assignment may be at any District campus (Canada College, College of San Mateo, or Skyline College)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: 70

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Groundskeeper performs manual labor work at the skilled level involved in the maintenance of landscape and hardscape, including plants, shrubs, trees, water features, grounds, parking lots, athletic fields, and facilities, using appropriate tools and related equipment for a college district. The position requires a broad knowledge of gardening, landscaping, and maintenance and repair of hardscape, as well as knowledge of applicable safety procedures, equipment, and supplies. Public contact is primarily with department staff and the campus community, but may include vendors and contractors to exchange instructions and other information regarding regular and special projects, set-ups, and other assignments. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to plan the procedures required to complete daily and special projects. Consequences of error in judgment could be costly in employee time, safety, and materials. A Groundskeeper can direct the work of student assistants and other temporary staff as assigned, and can be assigned to work on call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and on a variety of shifts and locations

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Exchanges information with management and other staff regarding daily and long-range work assignments, special and regular projects, safety procedures, equipment and supplies, use of chemicals, work sites, and other matters
Mows, edges, trims, waters, and fertilizes lawns, shrubs, plants, and trees; plants and cultivates flowers, annuals, and trees
Cultivates mass plant groups as assigned
Prunes trees
Weeds in planted areas
Cleans and maintains fountains
Uses common safety techniques, equipment, and supplies to assure safe handling of motor and electrical equipment, supplies, and chemicals
Uses proper safety equipment and supplies to climb and handle trees and branches
Cultivates, prepares, and lines athletic fields for play
Grooms athletic artificial turf fields, paints and repairs benches, recreation equipment, tables, and fences
Operates and maintains power-driven equipment such as lawn mowers, lawn edgers, clippers, rototillers, tractors, trucks, sweepers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment as assigned
Uses hand tools to work soil and to remove weeds, undergrowth, and debris from college grounds and landscaped and hardscaped areas
Drives a motor vehicle to pick up and deliver equipment, supplies, debris, and other items
Uses a variety of non-restricted chemicals to exterminate weeds, insects, rodents, aphids, and other pests
Rakes leaves and loads and unloads brush, branches, rubbish, and materials
Cleans drains, culverts, stream beds, pathways, and sidewalks
Sweeps and maintains parking lots and grounds
Installs, relocates, and maintains site furnishings
Programs, monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs irrigation systems and water features
Assists in campus evacuations, building lockdowns, flood and spill cleanups, and other emergency preparedness and response actions
Paints exterior horizontal surfaces, such as parking lot striping and curbs, as well as unoccupied structures, such as storage sheds and/or containers, and similar assignments
Inventories grounds and related equipment and supplies
Makes recommendations for and/or executes the purchase or repair of equipment, chemicals, and
supplies
Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

General principles of gardening, landscaping, and grounds and hardscape maintenance, including plant identification and basic intercultural gardening techniques, equipment, and supplies
Safety procedures, equipment, and supplies applicable to gardening, landscape, hardscape, and grounds maintenance
A basic understanding of water chemical balance and treatment

Skill in:

Installing, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems and controls
Reading, comprehending, and following written materials, instructions, and directions
Communicating effectively with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Working effectively as part of a customer service team
The safe operation and handling of mechanical and electrical equipment, tools, and supplies, including driving a motor vehicle

Ability to:

Exercise good judgment in safeguarding and protecting District and public property
Perform moderate to heavy physical labor

Job Requirements:

Graduation from high school OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Successful gardening and landscaping work experience that has included demonstrated skill in the use of safety procedures, equipment, and supplies, including applicable chemicals
Skill in the operation of common mechanical and electrical equipment related to gardening, landscaping, and grounds maintenance
Demonstrated skill in following oral and written instructions
Attention to detail
Possession of a valid California Driver's license (or the ability to obtain one) and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on campus and to off-campus locations
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Additional Information:
Physical/Other Requirements

This position requires work outdoors with exposure to climate changes, chemicals, odors and fumes; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs; work on elevated platforms; pushing, pulling, moving moderate to heavy objects; visual comparison; reading and comprehending written and oral instructions and directions; attention to detail; flexibility; adaptability; operating electrical and mechanical equipment; good memory; standing for long periods; walking; interacting with individuals and small groups; and driving a motor vehicle, in order to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

Closes:

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