Lead Groundsworker Gardener

Class Purpose

Under general supervision the Lead Groundsworker-Gardener leads others in grounds and gardening related work.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Serves as lead worker of a small grounds crew.
Inspects assigned areas to detect grounds maintenance problems and checks for vandalism.
Plans and assigns work of Groundsworker-Gardeners student help and/or the seasonal labor.
Maintains records of equipment use and chemicals used.
Schedules watering programs.
Checks work of crew members and keeps supervisor informed of any special problems that arise with equipment or personnel.
Performs minor maintenance and repair to power mowers edgers rototillers and vacuum sweepers.
Performs all of the duties contained in the essential and marginal job functions of the Groundsworker Gardener position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of continuous full-time paid professional experience performing commercial grounds-keeping and gardening duties.
• Must possess a current valid California Department of Motor Vehicle Drivers License.
• Must be insurable under Peralta Community College Districts current insurance policy.
• Understanding of sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges students faculty staff and community.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:

• safety procedures methods supplies and tools used in planting cultivating and caring for lawns shrubs and trees
• gardening materials tools and equipment
• common plant diseases ant insect pests and approved method of materials used for controlling an eradication
• Districts educational mission
• plant cultivation irrigation spraying and fertilization
• operation and maintenance of motorized equipment used in grounds maintenance work
• using computer to input/update work orders
• soil preparation

Ability to:

• perform skilled grounds maintenance work
• operate and maintain power mowers and other grounds maintenance equipment
• establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the work
• safely use the hand and power tools of gardening and grounds-keeping work
• perform heavy physical labor
• follow verbal and written directions
• schedule assign and supervise work of crew members

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position:

• Resume

• List of three references

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note the Districts preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Amrit Kaur at

The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex age religion marital status sexual orientation disability or genetic information gender identity or expression citizenship status veterans status status with regards to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law in any of its policies procedures or practices.

Required Experience:

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