Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Class Purpose Under general supervision, the Lead Groundsworker-Gardener leads others in grounds and gardening related work. Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of continuous full-time paid professional experience performing commercial grounds-keeping and gardening duties.
- Must possess a current valid California Department of Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
- Must be insurable under Peralta Community College District's current insurance policy.
- Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- safety procedures, methods, supplies, and tools used in planting, cultivating, and caring for lawns, shrubs, and trees
- gardening materials, tools, and equipment
- common plant diseases, ant insect pests, and approved method of materials used for controlling an eradication
- District's educational mission
- plant cultivation, irrigation, spraying, and fertilization
- operation and maintenance of motorized equipment used in grounds maintenance work
- using computer to input/update work orders
- soil preparation
Ability to:
- perform skilled grounds maintenance work
- operate and maintain power mowers and other grounds maintenance equipment
- establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the work
- safely use the hand and power tools of gardening and grounds-keeping work
- perform heavy physical labor
- follow verbal and written directions
- schedule, assign, and supervise work of crew members
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
- Resume
- List of three references
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline. Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Please note, the District’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Amrit Kaur at amritnamkaur@peralta.edu.Benefits Peralta Community College District offers a competitive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits through CalPERS or CalSTRS, paid leave, and other employee wellness programs. Benefits eligibility and coverage vary by position and employment status. For more information, please visit our Benefits Information Webpage. The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.