GROUNDSKEEPER - Cuesta College : Job Details

Job Description Summary

This position will primarily report to the San Luis Obispo campus, with occasional support needed at the North County Campus in Paso Robles. The assigned schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Director Grounds, Operations, and Maintenance, perform a wide variety of grounds maintenance work entailing landscape maintenance and paving maintenance; operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of groundskeeping equipment; pick up and dispose of exterior refuse; and perform other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Groundskeeper class is distinguished from other classes in that incumbents are expected to perform all aspects of groundskeeping, including maintenance and repair of groundskeeping equipment, and application of pesticidesand herbicides.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

* Additional information about the college can be found at

* The college planning documents can be found at

* Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at

* We offer comprehensive benefit options.Information about benefits can be found at

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Care for and maintain assigned acreage including irrigation, mowing, weeding, edging, and fertilization of lawns;

* Check for damaged or broken water lines;

* Check for landscaping problems such as insects and diseases;

* Check for safety hazards; report, remove, and/or repair as required;

* Pick up and dispose of litter and trash; clean parking lot;

* Raise/lower flags;

* Perform specific horticultural needs such as pruning and special watering;

* Maintain inventory of supplies;

* Train and oversee the work of student workers;

* Assess daily nutritional and insect control needs of assigned area;

* Lay out, install, operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems;

* Operate lawn mowers, lawn sweepers, streetsweepers, air broom, backpack blower, lawn vacuums, turf sprayers, jackhammers, rollers, dump truck, tractor, pickup truck, refuse truck, and other equipment; maintain and make minor repairs on equipment;

* Apply pesticides, herbicides, and other toxic chemicals to control weeds/pests;

* Perform heavy physical labor;

* Maintain accurate records, including daily task records;

* Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities;

* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and the general public;

* See for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter;

* Hear and understand speech at normal levels;

* Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

* Speak so that others will be able to understand normal in-person conversation;

* Lift 100 pounds and/or carry 50 pounds;

* Stand for extended periods of time;

* Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel, crawl;

* Reach in all directions;

* Work at heights;

* Ascend and descend ladder;

* Perform other related duties as required.

Essential functions of particular positions within classifications may vary because job duties may vary by work location.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

* Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade;

* Training in the use of and application of pesticide and herbicides.

Experience:

* Three years of full-time general groundskeeping and landscaping experience.

Knowledge of:

* Tools, equipment, methods, and terminology used in groundskeeping;

* Maintenance and repair of groundskeeping equipment;

* Fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, their application and safety precautions;

* Plant diseases, insects, pests, and weeds and appropriate eradication methods;

* Supplies and materials used in grounds maintenance;

* Operation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems, including reading of blueprints;

* Material Safety Data Sheets and Hazardous Communication Regulations;

* Correct and safe working practices.

Licenses:

* Possession of a current California Driver's License, required;

* An appropriate pesticide applicator's license, preferred.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

* Resume;

* Reference List (see further instructions below);

* Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SALARY SCHEDULE

Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's policies, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases.For a full salary schedule, please see our website:

* Salary Schedule Range: $3,947 - $4,797 per month.

* Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,947 - $4,351 per month.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District (Cuesta College) is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address:

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit:

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.