Grounds and Landscape Specialist Senior (IN-HOUSE ONLY)
Grounds and Landscape Specialist Senior (IN-HOUSE ONLY)
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- IN-HOUSE ONLY: This position is open to internal (permanent and temporary) Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current active employee with CCCD please do not apply at this time.
About Golden West College
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At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students employees and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:
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- Student Equity and Achievement Program
SummaryPerforms a variety of skilled work in the preparation and maintenance of grounds and athletic fields; installation maintenance and repair of sprinkler irrigation systems; and/or the construction of special landscaping or public use areas.Distinguishing Career FeaturesThe Grounds and Landscape Specialist - Senior is the third and skilled level within a landscaping horticulture and grounds career path. Advancement to this level requires competency in several areas of specialization requiring advanced training and experience in areas including but not
limited to operation of a full range of hand and power equipment use for upkeep of grounds recognition for landscape and horticultural design sufficient to layout contour and construct and maintain special areas and athletic fields and irrigation systems.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties may vary among departments divisions and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties as assigned:
1. Removes weeds blows rakes and removes trash and debris from walkways culverts stairways roadways planters and parking. Mows grooms and replants lawn areas. Fertilizes turf and various landscaped areas. Maintains in-ground drains and culverts.
2. Operates specialized machinery to configure and upkeep special land uses such as athletic fields and pedestrian parks.
3. Operates equipment such as but not limited to tractors mowers chippers jackhammers compressors and an array of common power tools.
4. Plants prunes and trims trees ornamental plants shrubs and ground covers to accomplish landscaping objectives. May serve as a resource on landscape and horticultural matters.
5. Sets calibration on tank sprayers drop spreaders and wheel-driven spreaders.
6. Maintains current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for potentially hazardous materials. Maintains logs and files pesticide use reports with the District and/or local governmental agencies.
7. Installs new landscaping by cultivating and renovating areas and installing or replacing turf trees ornamental plants shrubs ground covers annuals and bulbs.
8. Prepares repairs or installs fencing paving materials for pathways and road repair concrete and rock retaining walls wood concrete and/or rock borders and various posts slabs drains and culverts.
9. Stakes prunes thins and transplants turf trees ornamental plants shrubs ground covers annuals and bulbs. Levels cuts fills trenches and excavates grounds with tractors and other rolling stock. Prepares sites for portable buildings.
10. Maintains athletic fields areas surfaces and outdoor classrooms in a safe and usable condition. Mows grooms contours paints and lines athletic and public use play fields to comply with required dimensions.
11. Installs repairs and replaces landscape irrigation systems following and interpreting blueprints sketches or verbal instructions. Locates and repairs shutoff valves irrigation valves and physical layouts.
12. Installs adjusts maintains and repairs electronic timers. Installs inspects and performs repairs to electronic and hydraulic valves and controllers. Replaces and repairs a wide variety of sprinkler heads and lines by removing disassembling and replacing worn or broken parts.
13. Drains flushes cleans and repairs water storage reservoirs and irrigation boxes from water sources on a periodic basis. Performs maintenance on fire hydrants. Assists with installation of new water lines.
14. Monitors and diagnoses weed disease and pest problems in athletic fields/areas taking appropriate measures to mitigate or eliminate the problems.
15. Applies fertilizers herbicides and pesticides to areas as authorized. Places postings where pesticides are being applied. Applies biological/organic controls for pests and weeds.
16. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of safe pesticide/herbicide application.
17. Event set ups and other miscellaneous activities.
18. Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
19. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 Code of Professional Ethics. Qualifications and Physical Demands
Knowledge and Skills
1.The position requires working knowledge of turf management and maintenance practices and techniques including those for athletic fields.
2. Requires knowledge of horticulture and methods of planting cultivating pruning and caring for plants trees and lawns.
3. Requires knowledge of sprinkler and irrigation system design installation operation and maintenance.
4. Requires knowledge of the operating characteristics of a full range of grounds maintenance equipment. Requires knowledge of and skill at reading landscape blueprints and specifications.5. Requires knowledge of proper and safe application of fertilizers herbicides and pesticides.
6. Requires knowledge of plant diseases and pests and their biological and chemical controls. record keeping techniques.
7. Requires knowledge of safe lifting techniques; techniques for safe handling storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
8. Requires sufficient math skill to calculate distances proportions and sums.
9. Requires sufficient human relations skill to work cooperatively as part of a team to serve internal and external customers.Abilities
1. Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
2. Requires the ability to plant cultivate prune and care for plants trees and lawns.
3. Requires the ability to use herbicides and pesticides safely and effectively.
4. Requires the ability to perform roadway and sidewalk repairs including mixing and pouring concrete asphalt etc.
5. Must be able to manage and maintain lawns athletic fields gardens and perform roadway and sidewalk repairs.
6. Must be able to identify turf and other plant diseases and pests and take steps to mitigate or eradicate.
7. Must be able to design install operate maintain and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems.
8. Requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
9. Requires the ability to use and perform servicing and minor repair to hand tools mechanical equipment and power tools.
10. Requires the ability to maintain accurate records.
11. Requires the ability to service pumps and motors used in irrigation systems; and engine fluids components and suspensions of powered equipment.
12. Requires the ability to safely apply pesticides and herbicides.
13. Requires the ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision.
14. Requires the ability to work varying schedules in support of projects and events. Must be able to complete required OSHA training within a reasonable time frame.Physical Abilities
1. The general physical demands working conditions and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
2. Essential functions will vary by position.
3. As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) the District shall engage in a timely good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who because of their disability are limited in or
unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with
applicable state and federal lawEducation and Experience
The position typically requires a High School diploma or equivalent. 3 years of increasingly responsible grounds keeping experience performing in areas such as grounds care operation of common landscaping equipment and having specialized knowledge of landscaping and horticultural techniques. Post-secondary education training in landscaping or related area may substitute for some experience. Or any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.Preferred: Associates Degree in Horticulture Botany. Licenses and Certificates
Requires valid driver License. Requires the ability to obtain a forklift certificate and a pesticide
applicators certificate.Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant health and safety considerations
exist from physical labor and working with machinery.Conditions of Employment
This is a regular full-time 12 month per year classified position. The normal hours of work are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours will vary and may include nights and/or weekends in order to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.ATTENTION:Before applying please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310)(Download PDF reader) to check if your application may be impacted. Additionallyapplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. If you have any questions please contact HR Recruitment at or .
Application RequirementsTo be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at by the application deadline:11:59 pm Friday July 25 2025.
Incomplete applications application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).
A complete application packet includes:
- A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
- A Current Resumeof professional and educational background and experience.
- A Cover Letterdetailing your experience related to the role.
- Detailed responses to all Supplemental questions.
Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing or by calling 714.438.4716.
PAY PHILOSOPHY:Coast Community College District through policies practices and other benefit programs delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity inclusion and workforce general it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.(Salary Range EE-114)Benefits
This position is eligible for the following benefits. Please visit the benefits tab above for additional information.
- Generous medical dental vision and life insurance plans for employees and dependents
- 21 paid holidays
- Cumulative sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Longevity salary programs
- PERS/STRS retirement plans
- Deferred compensation/457 plans
- Employee Assistance Program
Employment Information
- Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
- The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies procedures and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
- The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students staff administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the Districts strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
The SELECTED CANDIDATEis required to complete the following prior to employment:
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidates expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
- Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
- Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.
Additional Information
Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness promotes mutual understanding and respect and provides suitable role models for all students. We arecommitted to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin ancestry sexual orientation marital status medical condition physical or mental disability military or veteran status or genetic information.The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includesCoastline Community CollegeGolden West CollegeandOrange Coast College.
Coast Community College District Title IX:
direct link2024 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report(Download PDF reader)is the 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2018 - 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
