LACCD Groundskeeper

$53,426 - $66,185/Yr

Laccd - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Groundskeeper position at the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) involves performing routine manual tasks related to gardening and grounds maintenance at college campuses. The role is essential for maintaining the aesthetic and functional aspects of the college grounds, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Mows and edges lawns using hand and power mowers and equipment.
• Blows, rakes, and picks up leaves, pine needles, and other tree and plant debris.
• Picks up debris and paper in and around planted areas.
• Sweeps and washes walks and paved areas in and around planted areas as necessary upon completion of gardening work.
• Cultivates and weeds planted areas.
• Prepares soil for planting and sets out plants.
• Cleans sprinkler heads and assists in repair and adjustments on sprinkler systems.
• Maintains hoses, tools, supplies, and equipment in proper condition and repair.
• Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment used in maintaining grounds.
• Assists Gardeners in performing more skilled tasks such as fertilizing, pesticide application, propagation, and pruning and shaping trees, shrubs, and hedges.
• May perform a variety of utility work such as cleaning and oiling blowers, sprayers, edgers, and other gardening equipment.
• May keep drains and flow lines free from debris.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or its equivalent.
• Coursework or work experience in gardening is desirable.
• A valid Class 'C' California driver's license may be required for some positions.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in gardening or grounds maintenance.

Benefits

• Monthly Salary: $4,452.14-$5,515.42
• District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• $50,000 life insurance policy provided free of charge for each employee.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.
• 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year.
• 19 paid holidays per year.
• Accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension.