What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Manager position at Chaffey College?
Salary : $7,778.00 - $10,455.00 Monthly
Location : Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Job Type : Management-Classified
Job Number : 24-25 / 00092
Department : Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Position Description
Situated on the ancestral homeland of the Tongva Peoples, Chaffey College is one of the oldest community colleges in California and serves a variety of communities, workforce partners, and students. While other community colleges are often named after their geographic area, Chaffey College is named after local innovator, George Chaffey, who, among other things, implemented street lights in the city of Ontario. Like its namesake, we are known for an innovative culture, dynamic environment, and future-mindedness. We remain closely tied to our community and are seeking leaders who will join us in our quest to provide responsive and supportive programming to engage and improve the communities we serve. The entire campus community aspires to consistently fulfill the vision that Chaffey College "improves lives through education."
Chaffey College celebrates the diverse communities we serve. As a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Chaffey's student population includes over 64% identifying as Latinx, 13% White, 7% African-American / Black, 6% Asian, multi-racial / other (5%) and smaller percentages of Filipino and Pacific Islanders (2%), Native American (0.40%), or decline to state (2.6%). Furthermore, 40% of our students are first-generation college students, and approximately 62% of students are eligible for some form of financial aid. The current student population identifies as 59% female and 38% male with approximately 3% who either decline to state or identify as non-binary. Approximately 5% of Chaffey's students utilize Disabled Programs and Services for support. To support the diverse needs of these populations and their intersections, the College has developed a variety of robust equity-driven efforts in and out of the classroom including the Center for Culture and Social Justice, Panther Care, Rising Scholars, Success Centers, GPS Centers, and BLOOM training.
Under direction, plan organize, coordinate, and supervise the District's grounds functions; train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; manage employee safety training programs for assigned staff; enforce appropriate safety practices and procedures; and perform related work as required. Note : Incumbents in this position are required to be on-call and may be required to work evening and weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the District's grounds department; analyze needs and recommends improvements which maintain and enhance established standards;
- Responsible for the maintenance of all athletic fields and District grounds areas and equipment;
- Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned employees;
- Monitor and control pesticide usage in accordance with State laws and regulations;
- Inspect grounds and enforce appropriate safety practices and procedures;
- Establish standards for grounds maintenance and preventive maintenance;
- Utilize a computerized work order management system;
- Inspect District grounds and related equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repair, review work in progress to assure proper completion of work orders and contracts;
- Monitor proper implementation of District water management programs;
- Develop, monitor, and control expenditures within allocated annual budgets;
- Communicate with vendors regarding the purchase of grounds supplies and equipment;
- Respond to emergency calls, if needed; inspect site for damage and make necessary repairs or contact appropriate employee(s) or contractor(s) to correct the problem;
- Maintain a variety of records pertaining to grounds maintenance;
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
Additional Information
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Working hours : Monday - Friday, 6 : 30am - 3 : 30pm. Positions in this classification may be required to work varied hours according to need.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month position, Level IV, Range 8 of the Management Personnel Plan with a starting salary of Step A, $7,778 / month. Effective date of employment will be as soon as a successful candidate is selected and a mutually agreed upon date is determined. Excellent benefits include : health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents; employee life insurance; sick leave; and retirement coverage through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Being able and ready to work in-person with Chaffey students, Chaffey employees, or other members of the Chaffey community / Chaffey partners / Chaffey contractors is an essential function of this job.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents : Please do not include any additional documents; only the documents that are indicated below. If you upload documents that are not required, your application may be disqualified. Please do not submit letters of recommendation or documents that contain your photograph.
The Selection Process
A screening committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the announcement and reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually held on the Chaffey College campus and are conducted by an Interview Committee. Additional interviews may be required. Reasonable accommodations are provided to persons with disabilities. Should an applicant have a need for an accommodation due to a disability, the applicant should contact the Office of Human Resources. Travel costs related to an interview will be borne by the applicant.
About the College
The College
Established in 1883, Chaffey College is one of California's first colleges. Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Chaffey's Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana and Chino campus locations serve students from throughout the Inland Empire. A fully accredited two-year institution by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Chaffey College offers associate degrees and vocational and transfer programs in a wide variety of subjects. Most recently named one of the Top 10 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute; Chaffey College remains committed to its mission of improving the lives of its students, faculty, and staff through education.
District
Serving throughout the diverse Inland Empire, Chaffey College provides services to the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland, reaching a population of more than 830,000. The District also recruits from some of the area's top high schools, accepting students from four surrounding districts; Chaffey Joint Union High School, Chino Unified School District, Fontana Unified School District, and the Upland Unified School District.
Curricula
Whether the goal is to transfer to a four-year institution or enter the workforce better prepared, Chaffey College provides its students with the opportunity to take a variety of applicable courses. From taking lower division and general education classes to learning career-technical skills, the college provides its students with the tools needed to succeed during their time at Chaffey and beyond.
Chaffey College offers an exceptional benefit package (50% of full-time or more).
to learn about our health care, dental program, and vision services for employees and eligible dependents. The district also offers employee life insurance; sick leave; vacation (non-faculty); and retirement coverage through the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) for academic employees or the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) classified.
Salary : $7,778 - $10,455
