The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Groundskeeper. A Groundskeeper Performs routine manual tasks related to gardening and grounds maintenance at a college campus.
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Monthly Salary: 4,452.14-$5,515.42 ($53,425.68-$66,185.04 annually)
Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position
Health Benefits: District-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. A Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with $1,500 contributed by LACCD annually.
Paid Time Off: 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave per year, 19 paid holidays per year, and accrued vacation time from 10-24 days per year depending on the position. Other paid time off options are also available.
Retirement: Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
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TYPICAL DUTIES
Mows and edges lawns using hand and power mowers and equipment.
Blows, rakes, and picks up leaves, pine needles, and other tree and plant debris.
Picks up debris and paper in and around planted areas.
Sweeps and washes walks and paved areas in and around planted areas as necessary upon completion of gardening work.
Cultivates and weeds planted areas.
Prepares soil for planting and sets out plants.
Cleans sprinkler heads and assists in repair and adjustments on sprinkler systems.
Maintains hoses, tools, supplies, and equipment in proper condition and repair.
Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment used in maintaining grounds.
Assists Gardeners in performing more skilled tasks such as fertilizing, pesticide application, propagation, and pruning and shaping trees, shrubs, and hedges.
May perform a variety of utility work such as cleaning and oiling blowers, sprayers, edgers, and other gardening equipment.
May keep drains and flow lines free from debris.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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VACANCIES
Vacancies currently exists at Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342 and Los Angeles Trade Tech College, 400 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list.
Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or its equivalent. Coursework or work experience in gardening is desirable.
Special:
A valid Class "C" California driver's license may be required for some positions.
Travel to locations throughout the District may be required for some positions.
Physical Requirement:
Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds
For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.
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HOW TO APPLY
Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system – https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=24&R2=4187&R3=001. Please see our job board for the filing deadline.
For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd/jobboard.asp.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of one or more exam parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are placed on an eligibility (hiring) list based on their overall exam score. In accordance with legal requirements, hiring departments may make job offers to candidates in the top three ranks of the eligibility list.
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ACCOMMODATION
Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.
