Groundsperson (Facilities) | Norco College
Location
Riverside, CA | United States
Job description
Groundsperson (Facilities)- Norco College
Application Deadline
Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 02/15/2024
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Department: Facilities (N)
Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
College/Campus: Norco
Physical location of the position: Norco
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Length: 12-month
Salary Range: Grade E
Salary Amount: $4,588 - $5,585
Salary Type: Monthly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded? No
Job Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the area Director/Supervisor, performs routine maintenance and basic gardening in the care of grounds and plants.
EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.
EXPERIENCE:
One year of generally related commercial and/or government grounds keeping experience is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Grounds keeping methods, materials and equipment; basic gardening procedures.
ABILITY TO:
Perform manual work; follow oral and written directions.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid California driver's license, and have (and maintain) an insurable driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier, is required.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
CONTACTS:
Co-workers, students, other departmental staff, vendors, security personnel, and the general public.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Requires the ability to exert physical effort, such as walking, standing and lifting; operation of grounds equipment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outdoor grounds environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Waters lawns, trees and shrubs.
2. Prunes plants, trees, and shrubs; and plants flowers.
3. Controls weeds.
4. Cuts and edges grass; and rakes leaves from lawns.
5. Picks up debris and paper and does general grounds cleaning.
6. Spades and otherwise prepares ground around plants and shrubs.
7. Mixes and/or applies fertilizers and herbicides.
8. Cleans and maintains dirt and other surface paths.
9. Operates mowers, edgers, blowers, and sweepers.
10. Cleans parking areas.
11. Performs variety of building maintenance as assigned.
12. Checks for irrigation problems, performs minor repairs, and re-programs clocks as needed.
13. Picks up supplies from vendors as requested.
14. Picks up trash cans and trash generally.
15. Sets up tables, chairs, and stages as assigned, reports and secures safety hazards.
16. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
17. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
18. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.
FRINGE BENEFITS: The District provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Ms. Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only: 6:00am-2:30pm, Monday - Friday
Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date: Anticipated start date: April 2024 or after
Application Deadline: 02-15-2024
Special Comments: IMPORTANT NOTICES:
*It is anticipated that interviews will occur sometime during the 3rd or the 4th week of March.
Please note: The selection process typically concludes within four to six weeks from the closing date. There are, however, exceptions to this general guideline. Status updates will be made throughout the process. Please refer to your account for any updates to the status of your application.
* An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.
* All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
* An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.
* Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.
* Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
* Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
* The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.
* The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Human Resources & Employee Relations at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
Application Types Accepted: Classified/Management/Confidential Application
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About Norco College
The Riverside Community College District through its three colleges—Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College supported by the District Office—serves and enriches its diverse communities by offering certificates, degrees, and transfer programs that help students achieve their educational and career goals.Working for Riverside Community College District is an opportunity and a privilege. It is an opportunity to contribute in a variety of ways to ensure student success for those who are here for their personal development and education. We all contribute in some way, shape, or form to that District priority. We all h?ave the privilege to contribute in an environment that values the qualities of inclusiveness, diversity, and hard work. Diversity and Human Resources is a department of primacy in the organization and strives to assure that its people have the tools, resources, and qualities to serve stakeholders at all levels.We balance service and regulatory requirements with a goal to help RCCD provide a safe and discriminatory free work environment for all. We assure to the community that our environment is fair, open, legally compliant, and customer friendly.
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