Grounds Maintenance Worker

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Position Summary

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for participating in the maintenance of campus grounds, landscaping, and roadway areas.
MAJOR DUTIES

• Weeds, mulches, fertilizes, sprays, mows and trims laws; rakes leaves; operates mowers and string trimmers to trim and edge grounds.

• Collects trash and debris from grounds; loads and unloads brush, branches and rubbish.

• Participates in snow and ice removal operations.

• Maintains assigned tools and equipment.

• Prunes annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.

• Implements landscape maintenance or renovation projects using appropriate plants and materials.

• Calculates amounts and applies pesticides and herbicides.

• Performs greenhouse duties; plants seeds and transplants seedlings; cuts, arranges and delivers flowers and potted plants to buildings and offices.

• Cares for indoor plants, including potted plants and plantscapes.

• Programs, monitors and inspects irrigation systems; repairs irrigation system as needed.

• Assists in preparations for special events.

• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Grounds Maintenance principles and practices.

• Knowledge of grounds equipment operation, maintenance and repair principles.

• Knowledge of irrigation system operation, maintenance and repair principles.

• Knowledge of greenhouse management principles.

• Skill in the operation of Grounds Maintenance and snow removal equipment.

• Skill in decision making and problem solving.

• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Grounds Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy and the nature and propriety of the final results.
GUIDELINES
Guidelines include equipment operation and maintenance manuals, safe work guidelines, and college policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related Grounds Maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position.

• The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of campus grounds. Success in this position contributes to the provision of a safe and well-maintained environment for college operations.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, contractors, vendors, and members of the general public.

• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/ internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

VALUES STATEMENT
San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students through a process of continuous quality improvement. We uphold and affirm the following iCARE values:

• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

EEO STATEMENT: San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin. disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.