Lead Grounds Worker

Lead Grounds Worker – Tri‑Valley Career Center (Chabot College, Hayward, California)

This position is part of the Chabot‑Las Positas Community College District’s Grounds Worker series, and requires advanced skill and responsibility.

Summary Description

Under direction, perform a variety of advanced level, skilled grounds maintenance work including mixing and applying institutional and horticultural chemicals for the control of indoor pest and outdoor landscape pests. Perform irrigation system installation, repair, and maintenance; lead, oversee, train, and participate in the work of staff responsible for performing grounds maintenance and repair duties as necessary; operate and maintain a variety of light and heavy power grounds equipment to perform grounds maintenance work;

and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level class in the Grounds Worker series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties, including mixing and applying institutional and horticultural chemicals, installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation systems, and providing lead direction to assigned employees.

Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to the assigned area.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Professional Training and Coaching