Groundskeeper

Compensation: $17.37 CS110 Compensation Type: Hourly Employment Type: Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Grade: NE02 Department: Grounds & Custodian Position Summary Maintains campus landscaping and grounds, performs minor repair to grounds equipment, and other grounds keeping tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement. Duties & Responsibilities Collects trash and debris from parking lots, sidewalks, and other areas; empties trash cans. Assists in the installation and repair of irrigation systems. Mows grass and removes weeds. Maintains grounds maintenance equipment. Trims trees and hedges. Removes dead branches, prunes, and maintains trees. Inspects trees for damage from pests and disease. Installs and maintains flower beds and other landscaping features. Operates all landscape equipment. (Training provided.) Moves outdoor and patio furniture as needed. Removes snow and ice using power snow blowers, chemical ice melters, truckmounted plows, shovels, and/or ice scrapers. Performs related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of gardening and grounds maintenance practices and procedures. Knowledge of college policies and procedures. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the work. Knowledge of the grounds maintenance principles. Knowledge of irrigation system maintenance principles. Skill in the operation and repair of maintenance equipment. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in oral and written communication. Ability to participate in appropriate training in hazardous materials handling,storage, and disposal. Ability to perform physical labor. Ability to operate heavy and/or awkward equipment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Work Hours Based on schedule. Physical Demands The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping,walking, bending or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell. Work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use or protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves. Must be able to work flexible hours. Must be available for early morning and/or late-night hours when snow or ice is forecasted. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne pathogens. Instructions to Applicants: Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application: Resume Best Consideration Date: [07/01/2024] Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Background check required. Preferred Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Six (6) months experience relevant to the major duties of the position. Additional Comments to Applicants: Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC's Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may. EEO Statement: As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. ADA Statement: The SFCC is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), SFCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes. SFCC Recruiting Statement: Santa Fe Community College is a Hispanic-serving institution, which neighbors the eight northern Indian pueblos in Northern New Mexico. We are committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and diverse faculty and staff. SFCC strives to make our campus a place where all individuals feel welcome, nurtured, and valued. At the heart of SFCC's mission - Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad - is a commitment that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone. SFCC fosters a welcoming environment and a climate of inclusivity for students, faculty, and staff. Join the SFCC team in working to empower students and strengthen community! 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