Job description
Victor Valley CollegeSalary: $42,036.00 Annually
Job Type: $ATSJobType
Job Number: 2022-231GRNDMAIN/02/04
Location: CA 92395, CA
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Basic Functions
**FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 26, 2022**
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL TWO (2) POSITIONS
The current hours of this position are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some possible evenings and weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.
Under the direction of an area administrator, perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties on District grounds such as mowing, trimming, watering and cleaning landscaped areas; operate a variety of power equipment and tools; design, install, maintain and repair irrigation systems and system controllers; prepare and apply fertilizers, herbicides and other chemicals according to current regulations and safety practices; prepare athletic fields for games, practice and classes; assist maintenance workers as needed.
Representative Duties
Maintain and mow lawns; trim and prune shrubs, hedges and trees; edge lawns and borders; rake leaves and hoe and remove weeds. E
Plant lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers. E
Design, install, repair and maintain irrigation systems, including sprinkler systems, valves and controllers; water landscaped areas including lawns, shrubs and trees using sprinkler systems and hand watering; set and re-set irrigation system clocks as necessary, including electronically controlled devices. E
Prepare and apply fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides to soil, lawns, flowers, shrubs and trees in accordance with district, state and federal regulations; maintain related records; utilize moon suits, full-face respirators, safety goggles, rubber gloves, masks, boots and other safety equipment as required. E
Drive a District vehicle; deliver mail to various District locations; load trucks with trimmings and trash, transport, unload as assigned or according to established procedures. E
Perform minor to major maintenance and repair to District vehicles, tractors, large riding mowers, blowers, edgers and other grounds maintenance equipment; replace alternators, water pumps, brakes, tires, filters and fluids; perform tune-ups and general maintenance and servicing; perform welding and fabrication as needed; weld mufflers on trucks and tractors. E
Remove and replace drive line and gear assembly units on mowers; replace bearing units,belts, and hydraulic pumps and lines on mowers, backhoe, and skip loader. E
Remove paper trash and other debris from grounds; sweep and blow walkways, driveways and parking areas. E In accordance with current safety standards and procedures, operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery including trucks, tractor, backhoe, mowers, edgers, blowers, cultivators, vacuums, forklifts, boom truck and lift bucket, chain saws, aerator, sprayers and weed eaters; in accordance with current safety standards and procedures, maintain tools and equipment in proper working order. E Move and arrange bleachers, furniture and equipment for special events; deliver tablesand chairs to classrooms. E
Assist maintenance workers as needed in various areas of maintenance, such as plumbing, concrete and masonry, and electrical; set up forms and prepare areas for pouring concrete; pour concrete and asphalt and perform finishing work for sidewalks and parking lots.
Prepare, drag, mark and maintain athletic fields and related facilities.
Install and repair fencing.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one (1) year grounds maintenance, landscaping or irrigation experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Discloser: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Outdoor Environment: Position requires heavy physical labor, bending at the waist, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, stretching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, standing and walking for long periods, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment, hand and power tools, and driving from site to site to conduct work.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an outdoor environment including extreme weather conditions and noise from equipment operation. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, pesticide and herbicide chemicals, fumes from vehicle and equipment operation, dust, dirt, oil/grease, gases, and pollen.
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF: Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
Methods, equipment and materials used in a variety of grounds maintenance, such as irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair, chemical control of insects, pests and weeds and general grounds maintenance.
Regulations, rules and procedures pertaining to preparation and application of fertilizers and other chemicals.
Design, installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, including electronically controlled systems.
Proper methods and procedures related to forming, pouring and finishing concrete and asphalt.
Mowing, edging and other basic grounds maintenance procedures.
Cultivating, watering, fertilizing and spraying of trees, grass, shrubs and flowers.
Current health and safety procedures related to grounds maintenance.
Requirements of maintaining campus in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Basic record-keeping related to work performed.
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping.. ABILITY TO: Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties, such as irrigation system design, installation, maintenance and repair.
Prepare and apply fertilizers and other chemicals in accordance with district, state and federal rules and regulations.
Perform grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, raking, trimming and weeding.
Form, pour and finish concrete and asphalt.
Design, install, maintain and repair irrigation systems and controllers.
Use assigned methods for the spraying, control and eradication of pests, insects and weeds.
Operate, maintain and repair a variety of grounds maintenance machines, equipment and power and hand tools.
Comply with safety current precautions and procedures.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Read, understand and implement directions for proper operation and use of equipment, tools and chemicals.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Assist maintenance workers as needed in various areas of maintenance.
THIS POSITION IS A FULL-TIME, (12) MONTH, $42,036.00 ANNUALLY (LEVEL 11 OF THE CLASSIFIED SALARY SCHEDULE).
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.*
Campus hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday, and some weekend classes. The current hours of this position are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some possible evenings and weekends. Hours of employment are subject to change based on student or departmental needs.
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com with your username and password.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. To assist the District in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements, descriptions of an applicant's present and past job duties should include details pertinent to the position for which he/she is applying.
Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status.
Resumes will be accepted with applications. Please note that the information provided on the application must be complete and will be the only information used to determine qualifications for the position. Please take this requirement very seriously. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. Completed electronically signed Victor Valley College application
2. Valid California state driver's license may be acquired within thirty (30) days of employment.
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Victor Valley College prohibits sexual harassment and assures that all employees will enjoy equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. Employment acceptance or rejection shall be based on job-related qualifications.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vvc/jobs/3744641/grounds-maintenance-worker
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