Job Details

Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Position Number: 6263560
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Horticulture & Landscape Architecture

Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Chaffey College

Salary: $4,445.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified Contract

Job Number: 24-25/00208

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Department: Maintenance & Operations

Closing: 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description

Under supervision, the Grounds Maintenance Specialist performs a wide variety of gardening and grounds keeping work including planting, spraying, fertilization, pruning, irrigating, maintenance of lawns, athletic fields, plants, trees, shrubs and landscaped areas. This position works independently, is expected to work in all areas as assigned, prioritizes daily work assignments, and provides training and/or assistance to less experienced Grounds Maintenance Specialists.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Provide support and assistance to contractors and departments in the design and implementation of new landscaping projects. Review plans for new building development, research and order materials, share horticulture information, participate in walk-through and phase completions, read blue prints, check, revise, repair, and install irrigation systems, plants, trees etc.
Install, repair, and maintain the district irrigation systems. Perform necessary calculations, set timers and program various irrigation systems; clean and rebuild valves, backflows, main lines, and pipes for existing systems as needed. Redesign main lines and pipes for existing systems as needed.
Plant, cultivate, cut, prune, and maintain trees, shrubs, and lawns. Research and apply best practices in caring for new plants.
Prepare and maintain athletic fields for games and events. Schedule work based upon a calendar of events for soccer, football, archery, softball, baseball, track, and practices; determine appropriate measurements as defined by the regulations for each sport, set string to prepare lines, mix paint and apply to fields, and use college stencil; install mounds, cut grass, etc.
Operate power equipment such as tractors, front end loaders, backhoes, mowers, edgers, chain saws, auto pipe threaders, sod cutters, aerators, wood chippers, chemical sprayers, ditch witches, trenchers, tree boom lifts, and vertacutters.
Properly apply agricultural materials, fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides to control pests and landscape diseases in accordance with government and district guidelines. Prepare live traps to catch animals (to eradicate and/or relocate).
Clean and maintain tools and equipment used on the job (including sharpening and aligning mowers and saws; changing oil and filters); perform minor maintenance and repair as needed.
Perform general grounds cleaning such as blowing/raking leaves and debris, sweep sidewalks, perform street repairs, clean gutters and downspouts, and pressure wash as necessary.
Train and oversee the work of student workers and hourly staff; provide training to less experienced Grounds Maintenance Specialists.
Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality as it relates to assigned duties.
Maintain inventory and order supplies as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of this would be experience in institutional grounds work.
Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.
Experience working in a related field.
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to:
- Adapt to changing work priorities; meet deadlines and schedules.
- Read manuals and blueprints, write, present information to others.
- Solve practical problems.
Demonstrated skill in:
- Operating all types of powered gardening equipment.
- Using various chemical applications.
- Performing grounds cleaning techniques.
- Preparing and maintaining athletic grounds.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, tools, and equipment used in gardening and groundskeeping trade.
- Operations and servicing of all types of powered gardening equipment.
- Safety practices in equipment operation.
- Manual and computerized irrigation systems.
- Pesticide application procedures.

MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT ASSURE THE CANDIDATE OF AN INTERVIEW. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

Additional Information

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 5am - 2pm. Hours may vary according to the assignment.
Possession of a valid California driver's license is required, with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical.
These positions may perform strenuous physical work in unfavorable weather conditions, and require work with potentially hazardous chemicals such as pesticides.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey. 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.

Cover Letter
Resume

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, 12-month, classified bargaining unit position located at the Rancho Cucamonga Campus. Start date: as soon as possible. Range 13 of the CSEA Salary Schedule with starting salary of Step A, $4,445/month. Excellent benefit package.
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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/chaffey/jobs/4950766/grounds-maintenance-specialist

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