Gardener

Gardener Salary: $43,819.00 - $68,013.00 Annually Location: Main Campus, Moraga, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202600034 Division: Business Affairs Division Department: Facilities Services Department Closing: Continuous Job Summary Under direct supervision of the Grounds Manager, the Gardener manages the grounds maintenance, gardening, sweeping, ground clean-up, irrigation, and related work as required. The Gardener accomplishes these duties through the maintenance of lawns, tree and shrub trimming, fertilizing, soil preparation and treatment, administering pesticides, and maintaining the tools and equipment necessary to do the work safely. This particular position has an emphasis on landscape irrigation. Essential Responsibilities Pruning, Trimming & Planting Under minimal supervision of the Grounds Lead and/or the Grounds Supervisor, prune trees & shrubs, assess environment for new plantings (sun/shade/irrigation/soil preparation). Skillful at identification and pruning of various types of plants to ensure proper growth and creative design to achieve desired outcome. Cares for the special gardens, fountains and other landscape. Decorates the Chapel and Chapel Plaza for Christmas, Easter and other special occasions held in the Soda Center and around campus. Also provides plants for Commencement. Oversees the installation, maintenance and repair of campus irrigation systems. Replaces valves, heads, piping, timers, etc. Teaches other staff members how to perform basic repairs. Lawn & Plant Care Mows and edges lawns. Controls weeds using appropriate chemicals. Aerates and fertilizes lawns and flower beds. Controls pests through spraying pesticides, digging & trapping methods. Assists with minor irrigation problems, such as replacement of sprinkler heads. Campus Clean Up (2 hours per day) Picks up litter, leaves and other debris around campus facilities & grounds. Empties garbage/trash receptacles. Clears storm drains & building gutters seasonally. Maintenance and Operations of Machinery Conducts routine safety inspections of machinery and equipment, ensures equipment works properly and safely. Regularly cleans and services equipment including lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers and chain saws. Operates lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, tractors, wood chippers, trucks and rototillers. Experience and Qualifications Education High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience Minimum of five (5) years of irrigation, grounds, landscape, and gardening. Skills/Abilities Working knowledge of groundskeeping equipment, materials and tools. Licenses & Certifications Valid California Driver's License required. Must be able to be insured by College's provider. #J-18808-Ljbffr