Groundskeepers
College of the Desert
in Palm Desert, CA
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Type: Full-Time
Salary: $4,241.68 - $5,968.26 Monthly
Posted: 06/24/2025
Application Due: 07/07/2025
Category: Facilities Management
Groundskeepers
Salary: $4,241.68 - $5,968.26 Monthly
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 2500038
Division: Administrative Services
Department: Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date: 06/23/2025
Closing Date: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: CSEA-California School Employees Association
Description
About College of the Desert
The College of the Desert, Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year. College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As a two-year college, we offer Associates Degree for Transfer, both in Art and Sciences, Associates Degrees, and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.
College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, "dreamers", and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.
When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.
Interested in learning more about College of the Desert and the Coachella Valley? Visit the links below.
The Community - Coachella Valley
College of the Desert
Who We Want:
College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor or Administrative Services Supervisor-CMC, perform general and varied groundskeeping gardening and maintenance work.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees grass and shrubs; hoe weeds, rake leaves, sweep walks, pick up debris and other related duties as needed. E
Mow, edge, trim, fertilize and rake lawns; irrigate and water various grounds areas by hand or by operating a sprinkler system. E
Operate a variety of power driven equipment such as tractors, trucks, weed whips, mowers, fork lifts, sweepers, earth movers, power pressure sprayers, chain saws and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; assure equipment is in safe operating condition.E
Install or sod new lawns; sweep lawns, sidewalks, blacktop and other athletic facility areas; clean and wash down football stadium; aerate and fertilize turfed areas using special equipment. E
Set-up and prepare seating, bleachers, tables and dividers for a variety of special events, such as concerts, athletic events, graduation and registration; dismantle, clean and repair fields and facilities. E
Assist with and perform general grounds maintenance duties involved in repairing fences, mixing and pouring cement and other duties; haul sand and dirt as assigned.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of automatic sprinkler systems; reline pipe and electric clock systems as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
E=Essential Functions
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of : Methods, materials and equipment used in athletic field maintenance work; basic methods, materials and equipment commonly used in propagating, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns; safe work practices and procedures; proper and safe operation, use and routine maintenance of power-driven grounds equipment and machinery; methods, use and care of materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds; cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs and weed abatement materials; proper operation of heavy grounds equipment; maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; design, installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; health and safety regulations and practices.
Ability to : Perform responsible grounds maintenance duties involved in preparation and maintenance of District's athletic fields and related facilities; perform groundskeeping duties in the maintenance of lawns and landscaped areas; operate a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize line markers, dyes, drags and other related equipment in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields; work cooperatively with others; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and time lines; observe health and safety regulations; lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; walk and stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders to trim trees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience as a groundskeeper.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid California driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. Some positions in this class may be required to possess a Class B driver's license.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position (Download PDF reader)
Range 8 (Download PDF reader)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Regular exposure to fumes and noise from equipment operation. Hazards: Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Exposure to chemicals used in controlling pests and weed abatement.
Notice to all Candidates for Employment:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The Desert Community College District (DCCD) will not sponsor any VISA applications nor take over any VISA.
Employees must reside in California while employed with the Desert Community College District (DCCD).
California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the DCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the DCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
Disability Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (760) 773 -2529 or sending an e-mail to ....
Attendance Requirement:
All DCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at
Non-Discrimination Notice:
The DCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
California Fair Chance Act:
The DCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the DCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:
The DCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes the DCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.
The DCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the DCCD, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, managers, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the DCCD, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the DCCD's mission and goals for DEIA and EEO.
Additional Resources
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA)
Discrimination Laws Regarding People With Disabilities
Reasonable Accommodation
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
AP 7100 - Commitment to Diversity (Download PDF reader)
COD - Equal Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader)
Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
THE DCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply, visit:
jeid-b79a4893f2d57648b33cf0829996e71d
Apply Now
College of the Desert
in Palm Desert, CA
Apply Now
Type: Full-Time
Salary: $4,241.68 - $5,968.26 Monthly
Posted: 06/24/2025
Application Due: 07/07/2025
Category: Facilities Management
Groundskeepers
Salary: $4,241.68 - $5,968.26 Monthly
Location: Palm Desert, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 2500038
Division: Administrative Services
Department: Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date: 06/23/2025
Closing Date: 7/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: CSEA-California School Employees Association
Description
About College of the Desert
The College of the Desert, Desert Community College District enrolls approximately 15,000 students each academic year with steady enrollment growth each year. College of the Desert embraces diversity in all forms and the right of all people to have access to quality higher education in a safe learning environment. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), College of the Desert administers an array of student programs specifically focused on student support and helping students achieve their educational and career goals. As a two-year college, we offer Associates Degree for Transfer, both in Art and Sciences, Associates Degrees, and Certificates across a wide range of disciplines.
College of the Desert is a district that consists of leadership, staff, and faculty who are committed to enhancing our community through supporting the academic success of all of our students including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students of all ages, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, "dreamers", and students of diverse sexual orientation and gender expression.
When you join College of the Desert you can expect to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences, emphasizes collaboration, and engages students in and out of the classroom. We are committed to ensuring that College of the Desert is a welcoming place for the success of all students.
Interested in learning more about College of the Desert and the Coachella Valley? Visit the links below.
The Community - Coachella Valley
College of the Desert
Who We Want:
College of the Desert is seeking individuals from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. As such, we prioritize individuals who fully demonstrate their understanding of the community we serve, the benefits of diversity in a professional and educational setting, and values creating a culture that brings people together. A successful candidate will value working in a collegial, collaborative environment that is guided by a commitment to inclusion, student education, and equity. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:
Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as faculty, staff and leadership for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and
Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor or Administrative Services Supervisor-CMC, perform general and varied groundskeeping gardening and maintenance work.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees grass and shrubs; hoe weeds, rake leaves, sweep walks, pick up debris and other related duties as needed. E
Mow, edge, trim, fertilize and rake lawns; irrigate and water various grounds areas by hand or by operating a sprinkler system. E
Operate a variety of power driven equipment such as tractors, trucks, weed whips, mowers, fork lifts, sweepers, earth movers, power pressure sprayers, chain saws and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; assure equipment is in safe operating condition.E
Install or sod new lawns; sweep lawns, sidewalks, blacktop and other athletic facility areas; clean and wash down football stadium; aerate and fertilize turfed areas using special equipment. E
Set-up and prepare seating, bleachers, tables and dividers for a variety of special events, such as concerts, athletic events, graduation and registration; dismantle, clean and repair fields and facilities. E
Assist with and perform general grounds maintenance duties involved in repairing fences, mixing and pouring cement and other duties; haul sand and dirt as assigned.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of automatic sprinkler systems; reline pipe and electric clock systems as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
E=Essential Functions
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of : Methods, materials and equipment used in athletic field maintenance work; basic methods, materials and equipment commonly used in propagating, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns; safe work practices and procedures; proper and safe operation, use and routine maintenance of power-driven grounds equipment and machinery; methods, use and care of materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds; cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs and weed abatement materials; proper operation of heavy grounds equipment; maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; design, installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; health and safety regulations and practices.
Ability to : Perform responsible grounds maintenance duties involved in preparation and maintenance of District's athletic fields and related facilities; perform groundskeeping duties in the maintenance of lawns and landscaped areas; operate a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize line markers, dyes, drags and other related equipment in the preparation and maintenance of athletic fields; work cooperatively with others; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and time lines; observe health and safety regulations; lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; walk and stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders to trim trees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience as a groundskeeper.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid California driver's license and must have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier. Some positions in this class may be required to possess a Class B driver's license.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Bargaining Unit Position (Download PDF reader)
Range 8 (Download PDF reader)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment: Outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Regular exposure to fumes and noise from equipment operation. Hazards: Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Exposure to chemicals used in controlling pests and weed abatement.
Notice to all Candidates for Employment:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The Desert Community College District (DCCD) will not sponsor any VISA applications nor take over any VISA.
Employees must reside in California while employed with the Desert Community College District (DCCD).
California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the DCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the DCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
Disability Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (760) 773 -2529 or sending an e-mail to ....
Attendance Requirement:
All DCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at
Non-Discrimination Notice:
The DCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
California Fair Chance Act:
The DCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the DCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity:
The DCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes the DCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.
The DCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the DCCD, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, managers, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the DCCD, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the DCCD's mission and goals for DEIA and EEO.
Additional Resources
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA)
Discrimination Laws Regarding People With Disabilities
Reasonable Accommodation
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
AP 7100 - Commitment to Diversity (Download PDF reader)
COD - Equal Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader)
Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
THE DCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply, visit:
jeid-b79a4893f2d57648b33cf0829996e71d
Apply Now
Job ID: 482833943
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025
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