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LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER: Miracosta College

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Company Name	Miracosta College
Job Category	Construction/Facilities; Installation/Maintenance
Location	Oceanside, CA
Position Type	Full-Time, Employee
Experience	5-10 Years Experience
Desired Education Level	High School
Date Posted	September 30, 2009

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Apply and submit application materials through MiraCosta College's online application system at http://jobs.miracosta.edu.

LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Required Test: Friday, October 23, 2009

POSITION AVAILABLE: One regular position, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Hours will normally be during the day starting at 5:30 a.m., however occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.

COMPENSATION: Starting $4,590.92 per month, plus full benefit package which includes employee and dependent medical and dental plans, $100,000 life insurance and income protection insurance, as well as membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, assist in the operation of the Grounds department; supervise and implement the day-to-day grounds maintenance operations for the Oceanside and Community Learning Center campuses. Train and provide work direction to all District Grounds staff; perform a variety of skilled landscape construction and maintenance work related to irrigation plumbing, irrigation electrical, landscape and irrigation installation, landscape carpentry, and landscape and irrigation maintenance. Provide safe and appropriate environs, facilities and outdoor classrooms for the use and enjoyment of students, faculty, staff and visitors; apply pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals to vegetation.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(E = essential job function)

1) Assist in the operation of the Grounds department. Coordinate with the Grounds Supervisor and implement the scheduling of the maintenance operations of the Grounds department; coordinate all scheduling around college activities. (E)

2) Provide work direction, training and guidance to the Irrigation Specialist, Gardener/Groundskeepers, student workers, and the County of San Diego Department of Probation Public Service Workforce. Administer and maintain Gardener/Groundskeeper Daily Work reports and monthly absence records. (E)

3) Perform general preventative maintenance inspections of assigned areas. (E)

4) Assist the Grounds Supervisor in developing and implementing pesticide management programs; coordinate all scheduling around campus activities. (E)

5) Perform journey-level installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of all grounds’ irrigation systems. Inspect and evaluate the operation of existing irrigation systems, water mains and fire hydrants and prioritize their maintenance; remain current on new irrigation technologies to assure efficient and economical irrigation systems. Install, repair or modify all existing valves, controllers, irrigation systems, irrigation electrical wiring, water mains and fire hydrants; study existing irrigation blueprints as necessary.

6) Perform journey-level landscape installation and construction; evaluate soil and other relevant conditions.

7) Assist the Grounds Supervisor in negotiating the successful resolution of problems arising from within the department or from District and community organizations utilizing District grounds. (E)

8) Irrigate, trim, edge, aerate, mow, fertilize and renovate turf areas; irrigate, feed, spray and cultivate around trees, shrubs and hedges; trim and prune trees, shrubs and hedges. (E)

9) Diagnose disease and pest conditions; spray landscaped areas with toxic herbicides, pesticides and fungicides; prepare chemical mixtures in proper proportions; locate, trap and bait rodents; all according to federal, state and county regulations. (E)

10) Provide a variety of general maintenance to campus grounds; blow, sweep and wash sidewalks, roadways, tennis courts and other hardscapes.

11) Maintain outside athletic fields and equipment; prepare, line, mark and drag areas for athletic events; install athletic equipment as directed.

12) Assist in routine maintenance and repair of tools, small power equipment, large construction and maintenance equipment and machinery.

13) Perform general duties such as installing traffic control sign posts, setting up for campus events and outdoor classrooms as needed.

14) Interface with contractors, architects and vendors as requested.

15) Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
1) District organization, operations, policies and objectives. 2) Principles and practices of supervision and training. 3) Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 4) Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary. 5) Methods, materials, tools, equipment and technical aspects used in landscape maintenance. 6) Hydrodynamics involved in landscape irrigation. 7) Codes, laws, rules and regulations involved in landscape maintenance and pesticide applications and the proper disposal of hazardous materials. 8) Programming a variety of irrigation controllers. 9) Water management and budgeting according to evapotranspiration (ET). 10) Basic electrical wiring relating to irrigation controllers and automatic valves. 11) Mathematics applicable to irrigation design and the landscape trades. 12) Coordinating pesticide spray programs. 13) Methods of planting, propagating, cultivating, pruning and caring for lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers. 14) Common plant diseases, pests and the approved methods and materials used in their control and eradication. 15) Appropriate health and safety regulations relating to power equipment and toxic chemical application including the proper handling and disposal of various hazardous materials. 16) Basic recordkeeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:
1) Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations. 2) Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and appropriate software. 3) Perform a variety of semi-skilled to skilled landscape maintenance work with a considerable degree of independence. 4) Safely operate a variety of heavy equipment including tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, scrapers, graders, trenchers, skid steers, boom trucks, dump trucks, man lifts, forklifts, etc. 5) Safely operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment including rider mowers, towed mowers, walk behind mowers, power edger, chipper, power sweeper, turf vacuum, aerator, sprayers, chain saws, a wide variety of small power equipment and hand tools; safely operate electric carts, gas powered carts and District vehicles. 6) Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 7) Plan and organize work. 8) Maintain accurate records and files. 9) Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 10) Meet schedules and timelines. 11) Work cooperatively with others. 12) Understand and follow oral and written directions. 13) Operate, service and make minor repairs on equipment. 14) Work as a member of a team. 15) Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1) Passing score on Lead Groundskeeper test.

2) Education equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by additional course work in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field.

3) Five years of directly related work experience in the landscape maintenance trades. (NOTE: a “year” is defined as the equivalent to one year of full-time experience.)

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver license and District-approved DMV driving record; possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) from the State of California, Department of Pesticide Regulation; backhoe safety training; and forklift safety training.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply and submit application materials through MiraCosta College's online application system at http://jobs.miracosta.edu. Once you’re in the system, we strongly advise you to read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and the information on “How to Apply” before starting the application process.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the items listed below as well as pass the mandatory LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER TEST to be given on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009, at 2:30 PM, in ROOMS 3102 and 3103 on the Oceanside campus at One Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056. Applicants should allow approximately two hours for the testing process. NOTE: A visitor parking permit is required and can be obtained at the Parking Office, Bldg. 1100.

1) Classified application which includes your COMPLETE employment history.

2) Cover letter addressed to the “Selection Committee” which explains how you meet the minimum qualifications of this position. List the course work you have taken in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field – be sure to indicate the course title; where you took the course; and the number of units or hours completed for the course.

3) Current resume.

4) If applicable/available, photocopy of your Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC).

5) If applicable/available, transcripts of course work in horticulture, landscaping, or a related field (unofficial or legible photocopies are acceptable), or photocopy of relevant certificates.

Applicants selected for interview will be contacted by phone; those not selected for interview will be notified by e-mail once interview candidates have been scheduled. Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; 2) submission of a current tuberculosis test result; 3) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; and 4) fingerprint clearance.

MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to enhance its staff diversity by specifically inviting and encouraging qualified persons from underrepresented groups to apply. If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources office at least five days prior to the application deadline.

Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; manual dexterity to operate power equipment in a safe manner; operate motorized equipment and vehicles; ability to operate electric cart to travel and/or to pick-up/deliver supplies to a variety of locations on campus; subject to occasional travel to other district locations to work as needed.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to appropriately respond to a variety of situations and unanticipated stressors; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Outside environment in all weather conditions including rain and extreme heat; exposure to sun for extended periods of time; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work while wearing personal protection equipment including respirators, protective gloves, protective footwear, face shields, goggles, spray suits and rain suits; subject to exposure to dust, dirt, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, smoke and pollen; subject to exposure to hazardous materials such as pesticides, herbicides, solvents and other toxic chemicals and fumes; exposure to extreme noise and fumes/exhaust from equipment and vehicle operation; exposed to working with or around extremely dangerous equipment and machinery with moving parts. May be required to work at any district location during day and/or evening hours with occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis; occasional local travel may be requested.

As per the Clery Act of 1998, the campus security report can be found at www.miracosta.edu/StudentServices/CampusPolice/

MiraCosta College
Attn: Human Resources
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside CA 92056-3899
Questions? E-mail jobs@miracosta.edu or call (760) 795-6854.

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