PT Groundskeeper (Short Term Hourly)

Equity and Diversity

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices. In fact, the college encourages applications from all segments of qualified people.
Closing Date
Open until filled.

College Profile Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the College's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu .

Department Profile

The part time hourly groundskeeper requires competency in several areas including, but not limited to, upkeep of grounds, including landscape and horticulture skills to layout, contour, construct, and maintain various areas.

Cerritos College values the work done by our employees. Ensuring employee work in a safe manner and follow safety protocols is important. The grounds staff members need to work independently while maintaining productivity and cooperatively with others as part of a team with minimal supervision.

The part time shifts can be flexible, working up to 5 hours per day Monday thru Friday hours between 7:00 am to 4:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to contribute to our campus and community.

Summary

Performs a variety of skilled work in the preparation and maintenance of grounds and athletic fields; May assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler irrigation systems, and/or the construction of special landscaping or public use areas. Requires ability to operation of hand and power equipment for the upkeep of grounds, and landscape; including edging and weed control. Groundskeepers are also responsible for ensuring parking lots and sidewalks are free from debris and trash. May require mowing, painting lines on athletic and public fields; set ups or take down of equipment for events.

Job Duties

Physical Abilities
Requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk up to 400 yards, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. May require the ability to push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds. Requires the ability to climb (e.g. ladders), stoop, kneel, and crouch on a regular basis. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate common grounds equipment and read instructions and safety information. Requires auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms. Requires near and far visual acuity to read printed materials and observe stationary and moving objects. Requires the ability to work in varying temperature conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Some Experience, High school diploma or equivalent, valid drivers license.
The position requires a basic knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in grounds care and maintenance. Preferred experience work in an institutional setting: School District, College or Hospital.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates

Requires valid Drivers License.

Application Procedures : Applicants who need special services or facilities due to disability in order to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at the time of application or at least 72 hours prior to the closing date or date of a scheduled interview.

Required Documents :

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume