Groundskeeper/Athletic Field Tech at Pomona College

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reporting directly to the Manager Landscaping and Grounds, the Groundskeeper performs the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain the campus by mowing lawns, raking leaves and sweeping walkways.

• Maintain plants by ensuring they are properly fertilized, pruned, and trimmed.

• Maintain lawns, flowers, ground covers, shrubs, and trees.

• Operate and utilize powered blowers, lawn mowers, edger’s, hedge trimmers, and other power equipment, following safe practices as stated by manufactures recommendations.

• Dispose of carcasses in accordance using proper procedures for handling.

• Assist with graffiti removal.

• Maintain equipment by cleaning and maintaining all non-powered equipment.

• Maintain inventory of all assigned tools, supplies, and equipment.

• Participate in composting, mulching and green waste activities.

• Assist in the college rubbish/recycling program.

• Report repairs as needed and perform minor repairs as requested.

• Report area repairs when identified and necessary to keep a safe and functional environment i.e. repairs for   hardscape, electrical, signs, hazardous trees or any other unsafe condition.

• Understand and follow proper/safe use and methods for fertilizer, herbicide/pesticide applications.

• Maintain and use all related equipment and maintain grounds to ensure a clean, orderly, and safe condition on campus.

• Coordinate special projects/tasks and aid as assigned.

• Maintain turf, athletic fields/courts, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation system (minor installation, repairs, and application of landscape chemicals.

• Properly mark/maintain athletic fields for regulation play, to include baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, football, track & field, tennis, volleyball and hammer throw and other fields as directed.

• Respond to roof leaks during rainy days when outdoor activities are not possible.

• Assist in cleaning roofs and gutters and drains as part of annual maintenance program.

• Participate in the implementation of the College’s Emergency Management Plan and training related to Facilities & Campus Services.

• Respond to emergency requests when requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability.

• Licenses/Certificates: A valid driver’s license is required. Obtain Qualified Applicators Certificate (QAC) within 6 months of hire.

• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of paid employment experience in the areas of groundskeeping assignments is required.  Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL SKILLS: The Groundskeeper must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using other skills and abilities not listed below.

1. Deploy professional skills in groundskeeping maintenance, in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the College’s strategic interests.

• Must satisfactorily complete a post-offer functional capacity test.

• Able to understand and carry out oral and written directions in the English language.

• Effectively and efficiently maintain an assigned area within a predetermined time schedule.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

• Able and willing to work outdoors.

• Repair tools or complete a request form for repairs in a timely manner when necessary.

• Able to follow methods, materials, maintenance schedules/timing, and equipment used in maintaining turf, shrubs, trees, plants, irrigation system (minor installation, repairs and application of landscape chemicals).

2. Knowledge of safe working methods and procedures in groundskeeping maintenance, including

• Knowledge of safe working principles and practices in a college environment.

• Able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, lift over 50 pounds from ground to waist level without assistance, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to 10 feet unassisted.

• Able to work or stand for prolonged periods of time. 

• Using/wearing uniforms and safety equipment provided by the College.

• Using or learning how to properly use fire extinguishers.

• The safe use and repair of groundskeeping supplies, tools, and equipment

• Safely operating and driving electric carts on campus.

• Safely operating a variety of groundskeeping tools and power equipment, such as blowers, walk behind mowers, ride-on mowers, edgers, hedge trimmers.

• The proper use of hand held radio for immediate communication with other staff as needed.

3. Demonstrated effectiveness and clarity of verbal and written communication with excellent interpersonal communication and phone manners.  Must work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

4. Able to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College in support of the College’s strategic vision and the division’s annual goals with a high standard of integrity and ethics.

5. Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills and the ability to perform basic math computations to complete work with accuracy and attention to detail.

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are 6:00a.m. to 2:30p.m. or 7:00am to 3:30pm, Tuesday – Saturday.  Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours will be required.  Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or division.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS:  Regular, full-time, non-exempt position. The hourly rate for this role is between $20.58 and $32.92 per hour. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior roles. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.

POMONA COLLEGE REWARDS:  Pomona College offers a wide variety of benefits and perks including health, dental, and vision plan options; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; retirement benefits; tuition assistance; fitness and wellness programs; ride share incentives; and so much more! 

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position.  The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.  It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.