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Groundskeeper (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)InsideHigherEd • Saratoga, California, United States
Groundskeeper (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

Groundskeeper (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

InsideHigherEd • Saratoga, California, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Position Title :

Groundskeeper (SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY)

Campus :

WVMCCD District (All Campuses)

Definition :

SHORT-TERM, TEMPORARY STAFF POOL

This recruitment is being conducted to fill temporary assignments for the upcoming semester that can begin as soon as summer 2023. Applications for Short-Term, Temporary Staff pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

POSITION DEFINITION

To perform a variety of routine maintenance functions related to grounds maintenance and gardening of campus grounds, landscaped areas, or athletic fields; to operate equipment related to assignment; and to assist with minor maintenance projects on a community college campus.

Assignment :

This is a temporary, hourly position, with possible assignments located at either WVMCCD campus :

  • Mission College, Santa Clara, CA
  • West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Generally, most assignments are Monday-Friday, 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm. Hours may vary depending on departmental needs.

Salary and Benefits :

$30.86 (hourly)

Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.

Minimum Qualifications :

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

  • Two years of responsible gardening experience.
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
  • Desired Qualifications :

    Not Applicable

    Examples of Duties and Responsibilities :

    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

  • Mow and edge lawns, using hand and power equipment including gang mowers.
  • Spray shrubs, trees, weeds, and lawns, applying appropriate chemicals as necessary.
  • Sweep or blow parking lots, roadways, and walkways; pick up litter and refuse.
  • Prune trees and other plants; inspect trees for damage from pests and disease; plant, transplant, fertilize, and propagate ornamental plants.
  • Use hand tools to work soil and to remove weeds and undergrowth from landscaped areas.
  • Prepare athletic fields, including line striping and re-seeding.
  • Monitor and treat for pest activity, including gophers, wasps, and others.
  • Repair sprinklers, and assist in the repair and installation of irrigation systems; clean drainage and other similar areas.
  • May cut sections of sod for replacement.
  • Operate, maintain and repair a variety of tools and equipment, including power mowers, trimmers, and all gardening equipment.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Application Information :

    APPLICATION INFORMATION :

  • Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including :
  • A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application; and

  • Resume
  • All sections of the online application, including Education and Work History, must be completed thoroughly.
  • Supervisor(s) name(s) and telephone numbers must be included in the application.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Do NOT send unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will be removed from your application and will not be used for consideration of employment.
  • The employment application and supporting documents represent you; it is to your advantage to fill out the application form carefully and completely.
  • For reasonable accommodations and assistance, contact :

    Office of Human Resources, Attn : Recruitment

    14000 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

    Phone : (408) 741-2174 Fax : (408) 867-9059

    Email : Jobs@wvm.edu

    Selection Process :

    SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION :

  • Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
  • Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
  • Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
  • Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
  • The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
  • Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work.
  • EEO STATEMENT : West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, ancestry, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, military or veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.

    COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

    West Valley-Mission Community College District is committed to protecting the health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. As such, the Board of Trustees has adopted policies requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and students of the district. Accordingly, new employees must comply with the vaccine mandate prior to hire. See vaccine mandate information at ( https : / / www.wvm.edu / covid-19 / Pages / District-Vaccination-Policy.aspx ).

    Posting Number : FY21 / 22-012POOL

    Open Date : 03 / 11 / 2022

    Open Until Filled : Yes

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