Inside Higher Ed
Grounds Maintenance Worker Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Inside Higher Ed, Lancaster, California, us, 93586
Grounds Maintenance Worker Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Under the direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties on District grounds such as mowing, trimming, watering, and cleaning landscaped areas, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems, applying fertilizers and herbicides, and preparing athletic fields; maintain parking lots and roadways. Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Representative Duties
Plant, maintain, and mow lawns; top, trim, and prune shrubs, hedges, and trees; edge lawns and borders; weed whipping, rake leaves and hoe, and remove weeds. (E)
Prepare and fertilize soil and plant lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, and flowers; apply top dressing to athletic fields; cut and lay sod and perform trenching as needed. (E)
Assist in sprinkler system design; install, maintain, and repair sprinkler systems; dig trenches, lay pipe, and install valves; maintain and repair electric timers and clocks and perform wiring on electrically‑controlled valves; repair and replace pop‑up and gear‑driven heads; inspect sprinkler system to assure proper and efficient operation. (E)
Water landscaped area including lawns, shrubs, and trees using sprinkler systems and hand watering. (E)
Mix and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees for control of insects, rodents, and diseases; prepare and maintain related records including MSDS sheets. (E)
Operate powered parking lot sweeper to sweep and maintain parking lots; sweep fire lanes and roadways; repair and replace car stops as necessary; assist in placing and removing traffic signs. (E)
Complete and maintain work orders and records related to work performed; maintain records of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides used; submit to supervisor according to established procedures. (E)
Drive a District vehicle to pick up and deliver maintenance supplies and materials; load trucks with trimmings and trash; transport sand, dirt, sawdust and straw; unload and distribute as assigned or according to established procedures. (E)
Remove paper trash and other debris from grounds; sweep and blow walkways, driveways, and parking areas; remove debris from roofs, gutters, and pipes as necessary. (E)
Maintain power grounds equipment including servicing of brakes and bearings, engine tune‑ups and repairs to points and condensers; change oil and filters as necessary. (E)
Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery including trucks, tractor, skip loader, jackhammer, forklift, sweeper, riding and push mowers, edgers, shears, blowers, mulchers, chain saws, aerator, sprayers, loaders, and weed eaters; maintain tools and equipment in proper working order. (E)
Participate in the renovation, preparation, dragging, lining, and maintenance of athletic fields, ball diamonds, running tracks, and related facilities.
Perform a variety of maintenance work such as mixing and pouring asphalt and cement, filling holes with sand and soil, and performing minor fencing repairs; place barricades for hazardous conditions.
Order supplies as approved by Supervisor.
Assist other maintenance and custodial personnel as assigned.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years grounds maintenance, landscaping, or irrigation experience.
Licenses & Other Requirements Valid California driver’s license. Incumbents must qualify for a valid forklift certificate within the first year in this classification.
Knowledge Of
Methods, equipment, and materials used in a variety of grounds maintenance, such as irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair; chemical control of insects, pests, and weeds; and general grounds maintenance.
Mowing, edging, and other basic grounds maintenance procedures.
Renovation and turf reconditioning techniques and procedures.
Cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and spraying of trees, grass, shrubs, and flowers.
General health and safety procedures related to grounds maintenance.
Requirements of maintaining school grounds in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Basic recordkeeping related to work performed.
Ability To
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties, such as irrigation system maintenance and repair, chemical application of insecticides and pesticides.
Perform general grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, raking, trimming, and weeding.
Maintain and repair sprinkler systems.
Read, understand, and update blueprints and schematics of irrigation systems.
Use assigned or recommended methods for the control and eradication of pests, insects, and weeds.
Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance machines, equipment, and power and hand tools.
Comply with appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Maintain routine records.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Physical Effort
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various tools and equipment in the grounds maintenance trade.
Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, sitting, lifting 50 to 100 pounds.
Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Operate manual and power tools.
Working Conditions
Outdoor environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold and adverse weather conditions.
Pollen.
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Exposure to pesticides and a variety of other chemicals.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Application Process This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
Application
Current resume
Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
Applications with incomplete information (e.g., “see resume”) or missing documents will not be considered.
Supplemental Information
Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts may work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days (days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).
Accommodation For questions or concerns about accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
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Representative Duties
Plant, maintain, and mow lawns; top, trim, and prune shrubs, hedges, and trees; edge lawns and borders; weed whipping, rake leaves and hoe, and remove weeds. (E)
Prepare and fertilize soil and plant lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, and flowers; apply top dressing to athletic fields; cut and lay sod and perform trenching as needed. (E)
Assist in sprinkler system design; install, maintain, and repair sprinkler systems; dig trenches, lay pipe, and install valves; maintain and repair electric timers and clocks and perform wiring on electrically‑controlled valves; repair and replace pop‑up and gear‑driven heads; inspect sprinkler system to assure proper and efficient operation. (E)
Water landscaped area including lawns, shrubs, and trees using sprinkler systems and hand watering. (E)
Mix and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to lawns, flowers, shrubs, and trees for control of insects, rodents, and diseases; prepare and maintain related records including MSDS sheets. (E)
Operate powered parking lot sweeper to sweep and maintain parking lots; sweep fire lanes and roadways; repair and replace car stops as necessary; assist in placing and removing traffic signs. (E)
Complete and maintain work orders and records related to work performed; maintain records of fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides used; submit to supervisor according to established procedures. (E)
Drive a District vehicle to pick up and deliver maintenance supplies and materials; load trucks with trimmings and trash; transport sand, dirt, sawdust and straw; unload and distribute as assigned or according to established procedures. (E)
Remove paper trash and other debris from grounds; sweep and blow walkways, driveways, and parking areas; remove debris from roofs, gutters, and pipes as necessary. (E)
Maintain power grounds equipment including servicing of brakes and bearings, engine tune‑ups and repairs to points and condensers; change oil and filters as necessary. (E)
Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and machinery including trucks, tractor, skip loader, jackhammer, forklift, sweeper, riding and push mowers, edgers, shears, blowers, mulchers, chain saws, aerator, sprayers, loaders, and weed eaters; maintain tools and equipment in proper working order. (E)
Participate in the renovation, preparation, dragging, lining, and maintenance of athletic fields, ball diamonds, running tracks, and related facilities.
Perform a variety of maintenance work such as mixing and pouring asphalt and cement, filling holes with sand and soil, and performing minor fencing repairs; place barricades for hazardous conditions.
Order supplies as approved by Supervisor.
Assist other maintenance and custodial personnel as assigned.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years grounds maintenance, landscaping, or irrigation experience.
Licenses & Other Requirements Valid California driver’s license. Incumbents must qualify for a valid forklift certificate within the first year in this classification.
Knowledge Of
Methods, equipment, and materials used in a variety of grounds maintenance, such as irrigation system installation, maintenance, and repair; chemical control of insects, pests, and weeds; and general grounds maintenance.
Mowing, edging, and other basic grounds maintenance procedures.
Renovation and turf reconditioning techniques and procedures.
Cultivating, watering, fertilizing, and spraying of trees, grass, shrubs, and flowers.
General health and safety procedures related to grounds maintenance.
Requirements of maintaining school grounds in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
Basic recordkeeping related to work performed.
Ability To
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties, such as irrigation system maintenance and repair, chemical application of insecticides and pesticides.
Perform general grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, raking, trimming, and weeding.
Maintain and repair sprinkler systems.
Read, understand, and update blueprints and schematics of irrigation systems.
Use assigned or recommended methods for the control and eradication of pests, insects, and weeds.
Operate and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance machines, equipment, and power and hand tools.
Comply with appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Maintain routine records.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Physical Effort
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various tools and equipment in the grounds maintenance trade.
Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, sitting, lifting 50 to 100 pounds.
Walking and standing for extended periods of time.
Operate manual and power tools.
Working Conditions
Outdoor environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold and adverse weather conditions.
Pollen.
Indoor and outdoor environment.
Exposure to pesticides and a variety of other chemicals.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Application Process This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:
Application
Current resume
Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
Applications with incomplete information (e.g., “see resume”) or missing documents will not be considered.
Supplemental Information
Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply.
Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts may work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days (days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).
Accommodation For questions or concerns about accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311.
Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.
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