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Posted: 17-Mar-24
Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin
Salary: Open
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 4400458
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in the preparation and maintenance of grounds and athletic fields; installs, maintains, and repairs sprinkler irrigation systems; constructs special landscaping or public use areas.
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Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Education/Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
- Experience: Two years of experience in grounds maintenance.
- License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Hazardous Materials Awareness Training Card. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Asbestos Awareness Training Certificate. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Certificate.
QUALIFICATIONS - The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Turf management and maintenance practices and techniques.
- Sprinkler and irrigation system design, installation, and operation.
- Repair and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment.
- Methods of planting, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, trees, and lawns.
- Techniques for roadway and sidewalk repair and upkeep. Landscape blueprints and specifications.
- Proper and safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
- Methods for preparation of athletic fields.
- Plant diseases and pests and their biological and chemical controls.
- Record keeping techniques.
- Operation, repair, and maintenance of pumps and motors used in irrigation systems.
- Operation, repair, and maintenance of engines and motors used in grounds keeping power equipment and rolling stock. Basic MIG, arc, and acetylene/oxygen welding techniques.
- Safe lifting techniques.
- Techniques for safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Basic supervisory techniques.
Ability to:
- Plant, cultivate, prune, and care for plants, trees, and lawns.
- Use herbicides and pesticides safely and effectively.
- Perform roadway and sidewalk repairs, including mixing and pouring concrete, asphalt, etc.
- Manage and maintain lawns and athletic fields.
- Accurately identify turf and other plant diseases and pests and take steps to mitigate or eradicate.
- Design, install, operate, maintain, and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems.
- Accurately interpret blueprints and specifications.
- Prepare athletic fields for events. Maintain accurate records.
- Repair pumps and motors used in irrigation systems and gasoline engines used in lawn mowers and other power equipment, safely apply pesticides and herbicides.
- Skillfully and safely operate grounds maintenance power equipment and hand tools.
- Supervise student and/or other temporary help.
- Work independently and collaboratively.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Read and write sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification.
- Learn grounds maintenance methods and procedures.
- Learn District policies and procedures.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors and gases; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces. Positions may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform moderately strenuous manual labor; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment; to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
- Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
- Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
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Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the needs of the communities that it serves.With approximately 125 degree and certificate programs, Sierra College is ranked first in Northern California (Sacramento north) for transfers to 4 year Universities, offers career/technical training, and classes for upgrading job skills. Sierra graduates can be found in businesses and industries throughout the region.Our award-winning faculty members enhance their teaching with research, authorship and industry expertise. We are also recognized nationally for excellence in our athletic programs.
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