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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER SUBSTITUTE
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Position Number: 1613657
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER SUBSTITUTE

GROSSMONT-CUYAMACA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER - SUBSTITUTE

The following position is available as a Classified Substitute assignment for Cuyamaca Community College, Grounds Facilities Department. The assignment is for approximately four (4) months or until the hire of a full-time permanent employee.

The assignment will primarily assist in these tasks:

Ground maintenance and landscape duties including planting

Repair and maintain irrigation system

Outdoor pest, insect and weed control

Interested applicants should submit a current resume ASAP.

Submissions will be reviewed on a daily basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately for an interview upon review of their resume. In-person interviews will be scheduled for qualified candidates that are moved forward.

Please send your resume and cover letter to Michael.Crume@gcccd.edu . This position is open until filled.

SALARY
CL-24, Step A: $2,945 per month (non-negotiable)

START DATE
Desired start date is as soon as possible

STATUS/ASSIGNMENT
Temporary/Approximately four (4) months.

SCHEDULE/HOURS
Monday - Friday / 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform general grounds maintenance duties on district grounds including landscaped areas, athletic fields and related facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plant, maintain and mow lawns; trim and prune shrubs, hedges and trees; edge lawns and borders. Water landscaped areas including lawns, shrubs and trees; rake leaves and pull weeds.
Remove paper trash and other debris from grounds; sweep walkways and parking areas; remove debris from roofs and gutters as necessary.
Prepare and cultivate soil for planting using fertilizers as needed; assist in pest and plant disease control.
Assist in sprinkler installation, maintenance and repair work; assist in other maintenance work such as mixing and pouring cement and paving materials and checking manholes for proper operation of water pumps.
Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and machines including mowers, edgers, shears, power sweepers, blowers, trucks, tractors, loaders and hand power tools; maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.
Maintain departmental area(s) in a safe, clean and orderly condition; assure compliance with established safety procedures and regulations.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Provide work direction to subordinate personnel and hourly workers as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields and related facilities as required. Assist in setting up equipment and facilities for special events.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, tools, materials and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance work. Common plants found in public areas.
Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of trees, shrubs and flowers. Mowing, edging and other basic grounds maintenance procedures.
General safety procedures related to grounds maintenance work.

ABILITY TO:
Perform general grounds maintenance duties on district grounds including landscaped areas, athletic fields and facilities.
Provide assistance in specialized grounds maintenance work. Operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment.Use assigned methods for control and eradication of plant pests, rodents and weeds. Assist in the maintenance and repair of sprinkler systems.
Assist in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields.
Lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Work independently; meet schedules and timelines.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Sufficient training and experience to perform the required duties.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work includes outdoor environment; climbing, stretching, pushing, pulling, and exposure to noise, adverse weather conditions and potentially hazardous chemicals; subject to lifting objects weighing up to 80 pounds.

For more information, please visit: https://gcccd.edu/human-resources/default.html

To apply, visit https://gcccd.edu/human-resources/default.html.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.