Groundskeeper

Monterey Peninsula College 

Groundskeeper 

Salary: $3,424.00 - $3,778.00 Monthly

Job Type: 

Job Number: 2024-00028

Closing: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Monterey, CA

Division: Administrative Services

Description

*** PRIORITY SCREENING DATE MARCH 16 at 11:59 p.m. *** JOB SUMMARYUnder direct supervision, perform gardening and grounds maintenance duties related to the college within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures. Perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of college grounds; install and maintain athletic equipment; operate a variety of hand and power grounds maintenance equipment.

Example of Duties

Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the college grounds.

• Sweep walkways, pick up litter, rake leaves and eradicate weeds; trim and prune.

• Service, maintain, and perform adjustments and routine repair work on hand and power grounds maintenance equipment.

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and specialized in-service training sessions including but not limited to requirements of OSHA and the EPA.

• Prepare, cultivate, fertilize, and water soil, lawns, shrubs, trees, hedges, flowers, and a variety of plants. Perform varied duties in the planting and transplanting of ornamental plants, trees and shrubs; mow and edge lawns.

• Prepare and apply appropriate and approved fertilizers, non-restricted insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides to maintain landscaped areas in a disease-free/insect-free state.

• Operate hand and power tools and equipment including power mowers, electric hedgers, lawn edgers, power blowers, chainsaws, pressure washers and weed eaters.

• Operate heavy equipment including forklift, dump truck, trencher, boomlift, street sweeper, top dresser and tractor with and without attachments.

• Design and arrange planting areas; build planter boxes, sand boxes and fences; mix, pour and finish concrete; paint/weatherproof where necessary.

• Assist in the installation and repair of athletic landscaping; prepare athletic fields for events.

• Install sprinkler systems and repair sprinklers on lawns; install irrigation systems as needed.

• Remove exterior trash and recycle containers; handle hazardous materials properly.

• Assist in performing emergency duties for both maintenance and custodial areas as needed and as assigned.

• Assist in setting up and removing furniture and standard and specialized equipment for campus functions and special activities.

• Perform light carpentry work; patch sidewalks, roadways and parking lots; set up road signs.

• Perform low voltage electrical repairs to irrigation systems; install conduit and electrical piping for irrigation.

• Perform call-back and overtime duties in an emergency.

Other Duties

• Attend and participate in staff meetings and specialized in service training sessions; including but not limited to requirement of OSHA and EPA.

• Train and oversee work of student employees and other workers, as assigned.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Any combination of education and/or experience, which would demonstrate possession of the knowledge abilities and skills listed herein. For example, completion of 12th grade or equivalent, course work in horticulture and park management and/or experience in farming, gardening, or grounds maintenance work is preferred.

Diversity:

Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, religious, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

Knowledge

Knowledge of: basic methods, practices, tools, and materials used in grounds maintenance work; operation and routine maintenance of equipment; safe working methods and procedures.

Abilities

Ability to: learn methods used in the care of plants, trees, shrubs, and lawns; operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment and tools skillfully and safely; understand and follow oral and written directions; meet the physical requirements of the job; read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position; perform basic arithmetical calculations; perform strenuous manual labor; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Heavy physical effort, which may include frequent standing, walking, and lifting or moving of heavy objects up to 50 pounds. Frequent activities requiring full body exertion. Indoor/outdoor work environment with some exposure to weather extremes.

License and Certifications:

A valid Class C California driver's license and evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulations; maintain current certificates including, but not limited to: forklift, dump truck and tractor safety and hazardous waste handling.

Desirable (Not required)

• CAP Certification

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Work Schedule Assigned Shift

40 hours per week/12 months per year

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Management reserves the right to change schedules as needed

Salary

(STEP A)$3,4214- (STEP C) $3,778 GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE (no additional costs for benefits)

Monterey Peninsula College provides eligible employees with valuable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D and long-term disability. Monterey Peninsula College is a PERS employer.

CANDIDATE TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTMonterey Peninsula College will provide up to $1,000 travel reimbursement to eligible candidates. A candidate is eligible for travel reimbursement when they have participated in an in-person interview for first- and/or second-level interviews, and when they live 50 miles or more from the College.

How to Apply

Visit www.mpc.edu/employment and select "classified and other positions." Here you will find the announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right hand corner. You will be asked to log-in or create a new user account.

• Attach a .pdf of your cover letter which describes your interest in and qualifications for the position and how you meet the desirable qualifications for this position

• Attach a .pdf of your resume

• Answer required diversity statement

Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of commendation from schools, or transcripts with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required.

Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.

For questions, please contact:

mailto:Recruitment@mpc.edu

Conditions of EmploymentMonterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints for California Department of Justice clearance. California School Employees Association Membership or an approved alternative is required.

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Salary : $3,424 - $3,778