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Position Number: 1674071
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Groundskeeper, full-time

Job Type: Staff
Department: Maintenance & Grounds

Basic Function:
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor or Administrative Services Supervisor-CMC, perform general and varied groundskeeping gardening and maintenance work.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position, Range 8.
The position is 40 hours a week/ 12 months a year.
The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The primary location is Palm Desert Campus.
Schedule and location is subject to change based on District need.

About College of the Desert
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, California, the geographic center of the beautiful Coachella Valley. Nestled among the backdrop of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains in eastern Riverside County, the Coachella Valley is a resort community that offers over 100 golf courses and a wide array of outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking, horseback riding, hot air ballooning, polo, bicycling, rock climbing and swimming.

Founded in 1958, this two-year public college serves over 400,000 residents of eight local cities and the students of the Palm Springs, Desert Sands and Coachella Valley school districts. College of the Desert offers certificates and two-year Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.

The College serves over 15,000 students. College of the Desert is a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), with almost 70% of the student body identifying as Hispanic. The Coachella Valley community recently passed a $577 million bond measure, allowing for College of the Desert to improve its current facilities and expand its campus locations. These improvements and expansion will assist with College of the Desert's goals of providing an education to students inside and outside of the Coachella Valley.

Representative Duties:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize, and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, and shrubs; hoe weeds, rake leaves, sweep walks, pick up debris, and other related duties as needed.

Mow, edge, trim, fertilize and rake lawns; irrigate and water various grounds areas by hand or by operating a sprinkler system.

Operate a variety of power driven equipment such as tractors, trucks, weed whips, mowers, fork lifts, sweepers, earth movers, power pressure sprayers, chain saws and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; assure equipment is in safe operating condition.

Install or sod new lawns; sweep lawns, sidewalks, blacktop and other athletic facility areas; clean and wash down football stadium; aerate and fertilize turfed areas using special equipment.

Set-up and prepare seating, bleachers, tables and dividers for a variety of special events, such as concerts, athletic events, graduation and registration; dismantle, clean and repair fields and facilities.

Assist with and perform general grounds maintenance duties involved in repairing fences, mixing and pouring cement and other duties; haul sand and dirt as assigned.

Assist in the maintenance and repair of automatic sprinkler systems; reline pipe and electric clock systems as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience as a groundskeeper.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California drivers license and must have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the Districts insurance carrier. Some positions in this class may be required to possess a Class B drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of:
Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used in athletic field maintenance work; basic methods, materials and equipment commonly used in propagating, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns; safe work practices and procedures; proper and safe operation, use and routine maintenance of power-driven grounds equipment and machinery; methods, use and care of materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds; cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs and weed abatement materials; proper operation of heavy grounds equipment; maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; design, installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; health and safety regulations and practices.

Ability to:
Ability of: Perform responsible grounds maintenance duties involved in preparation and maintenance of Districts athletic fields and related facilities; perform groundskeeping duties in the maintenance of lawns and landscaped areas; operate a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize line markers, dyes, drags and other related equipment in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields; work cooperatively with others; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and time lines; observe health and safety regulations; lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; walk and stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders to trim trees.

Physical Demands:
Working Conditions: Environment: Outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Regular exposure to fumes and noise from equipment operation.
Hazards: Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Exposure to chemicals used in controlling pests and weed abatement.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Weekly Working Hours: 40
Work Schedule & Hours: Monday - 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. , Tuesday - 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. , Wednesday - 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. , Thursday - 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. , Friday - 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Salary Schedule Range: Classified Salary Schedule, Range 8
Specific Departmental Needs:

Posting Number: 19-651
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date:
Interview Date: 12/09/2019
Posting Open Date: 10/18/2019
Posting Close Date: 11/10/2019
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Special Instructions Summary:

REQUIRED MATERIALS
Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:

Online Application: Please fill out your online application completely with all requested details.
Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.

IN YOUR APPLICATION

List of Professional References: References should include at three supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, email, and current phone numbers for all references in your application. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of the required addition of Professional References.

To apply, visit https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/3962