Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

OVERVIEW:

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of $770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Classified positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our classified staff engage with a diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all by implementing and supporting our various employment and academic programs. As a classified staff member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in classified service at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To participate in the operation of grounds equipment and other grounds maintenance activities and operations. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Employees in this classification oversee and direct the work of others in the accomplishment of specific projects as assigned. This job class is responsible for ensuring that assigned grounds projects are completed in a satisfactory manner and for performing the more skilled duties related to general grounds maintenance.

CLASSIFICATION: Range 29 on the current Classified Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Physical Plant or designee

BENEFITS: Holiday, vacation and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalPERS Retirement and an employee assistance program (EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans

• Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

• Disability Income Insurance

• Cancer Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Accident Only Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

For more information regarding Employment and Benefit Policies, please view the http://www.shastacollege.edu/Human%20Resources/Pages/EmployeeAgreements.aspxhttp://www.shastacollege.edu/Human%20Resources/Pages/EmployeeAgreements.aspx.

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

• Participates in general gardening and ground maintenance work in the upkeep of campus grounds.

• Maintains and marks athletic fields; mows, sweeps, verticuts, aerifies, and fertilizes fields.

• Operates hand and power tools and equipment including power mowers, edgers, trimmers, sweepers, rotortillers, and tractors.

• Performs servicing, maintenance and repair work on groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, sprayers, blowers, etc.

• Assists in designing, constructing, and maintaining landscape projects.

• Applies pesticides to grounds and garden areas for pest control purposes

• Sets up and cleans for athletic events.

• Acts as lead person for groundskeeping crew as assigned.

• Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

Knowledge of:

• The safe use, maintenance, and operation of groundskeeping tools, power equipment, and sprinkling systems

• The care, use, and application of pesticides and fertilizers

• Proper methods, techniques and tools used in the maintenance and installation of athletic fields and sprinkler systems.

Ability to:

• Effectively and safely use hand and power tools and equipment associated with groundskeeping and gardening work

• Read blueprints and install layouts for athletic fields

• Calibrate fertilizers and sprayers

• Understand and follow both oral and written instructions

• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Experience/Education

• Three to four years experience in general landscape maintenance.

• High school graduation or equivalent, with some college horticulture classes preferred, or equivalent years of experience.

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License

Additional Information

Additional Preferred Materials to be attached to application:

• Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement

• Current resume

• College transcripts, if applicable (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)

Attention Applicants:

• After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.

• Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.

• Candidate evaluations will not be considered.

• Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.

• Interviews will be by invitation only.

• Interviews may be by Zoom.

• The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.

New Classified Appointments will be placed at Step 1 on the Classified Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st if the hire date is before February 1st, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum 21st step.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.