Grounds Worker II

Position Definition

To perform a variety of skilled landscaping and turf maintenance duties; and to operate a variety of equipment in maintenance of campus grounds. Distinguishing Characteristics Grounds Worker I – Positions in this classification are task focused and require a basic understanding of landscaping and turf maintenance duties. Employees are trained on specific work activities with little latitude to vary work sequence.

Grounds Worker II – Positions in this classification provide skilled landscaping and turf maintenance, including gardening care and grounds maintenance involving trees, lawns, turf, shrubs, hedges, ground cover, flowers and athletic fields.

Grounds Worker, Lead – Positions in this classification act as a lead and provide direction to lower- level staff in general gardening care and grounds maintenance at a college site, including the care and upkeep of a variety of athletic facilities. Provides guidance and instruction on techniques, methods and procedures for accomplishing assigned tasks and solving problems. Examples of Duties/Essential Functions Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plants, waters, weeds, trims, fertilizes, restores and mows lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds.
Aerates lawns and rake leaves; cleans walkways, fields, courts and other facilities; loads trimming on trucks.
Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment, including mowing equipment, vehicles and hand and power tools; replaces spark plugs, oil filters and tightens belts.
Performs routine maintenance on irrigation equipment; installs sprinkler system.
Sprays plants and shrubs with insecticides and herbicides; mixes chemicals for spraying.
Performs general grounds cleaning and empties exterior trash cans.
Drives vehicles used to transport materials, tools and equipment as required.
Operates and performs routine maintenance on landscaping vehicles, equipment and tools.
Assists in maintenance of athletic fields.
Digs post holes and trenches.
Responds to inquiries from the general public.
Supervises and trains staff in safety and proper work techniques.
Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Two (2) years of experience performing grounds work or similar duties, including operating maintenance equipment and maintaining irrigation systems.
EDUCATION/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of a high school diploma/GED or the equivalent.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid forklift operator’s certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California pesticide applicators certificate. Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of Knowledge of:
Basic methods, tools, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work.
Safe work practices.
Basic construction and repair methods.
Plant and turf pests and diseases and methods for their control and eradication.
Proper and effective use and maintenance of landscape maintenance tools, equipment and materials.
Personal protective equipment. Minimum Qualification-Skill To Minimum Qualification-Ability To Skill/Ability to:
Operate a variety of light and/or heavy mechanical equipment.
Mix and apply herbicides.
Perform heavy manual labor, including lifting and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Follow verbal and written directions.
Perform preventative maintenance on landscape maintenance tools and equipment.
Install irrigation clocks and systems.
Analyze and diagnose electrical and wiring problems.
Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio- economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties. Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced grounds maintenance experience (2+ years) in landscaping, turf, or athletic field care
• Irrigation expertise, including installation, troubleshooting, and programming irrigation systems and clocks
• Proficiency operating wide range of landscaping equipment, including heavy equipment and specialized turf machinery
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment, including preventive maintenance and basic mechanical/electrical issues
• Experience maintaining athletic fields or high-visibility landscaped areas
• Commitment to safety practices and effective use of PPE, with the ability to work independently in physically demanding conditions

Job Open Date: 08/18/2026 Job Close Date: 09/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Foreign Degree and Credit Statement: In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure , all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation. Employee Benefits: Insurance: The district offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents.
Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System).
Police Service employees are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually
(which can vary based on length of winter break).Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan,
longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.