Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Job : 322362

Location: Mesa Community College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $19.17 - $21.34 hourly, DOE

Grade: 106

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 5am - 1:30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required. Summer

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 4am-2:30pm.

Work Calendar: 12 Months

The Groundskeeper performs a full range of grounds maintenance and gardening duties; assists in various related construction and landscaping projects; and prepares other special venues according to the user's request or published specifications.

• Mows lawns, trims, prunes trees, fertilizes, maintains irrigation systems, waters, sweeps walkways and building entry ways (30%)
• Performs herbicide and pesticide applications, digs trenches, cultivates, plants and transplants, spreads mulch, rakes leaves/debris (25%)
• Opens/operates various grounds equipment such as tractors, mowers, edger's, trimmers, spreaders, aerators, top dressers, etc. (20%)
• Moves equipment and outdoor fixtures; operates parking lot sweepers and dump truck; empties trash receptacles; ensures safe working conditions (25%)

Completion of formal or informal education or experience which assures the ability to read, write, and speak at a level sufficient for the successful completion of the job duties as described.

• Experience working grounds maintenance in a college or large property (20 acres or more)
• Experience with procedures related to irrigation systems
• Experience over seeding and fertilizing turf
• Commercial applicator license for applying pesticides in non‑agricultural settings
• Experience using heavy equipment such as tractors and mowers
• Experience working on gardening beds and/or planting trees
• One year of relevant full‑time MCCCD experience during the previous two years

• Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions
• May be required to travel to other campus locations
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company‑paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer‑matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District‑Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight‑On‑Site Eye Care Services
• Mobile On‑Site Mammography Screenings
• Pre‑Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full‑time for an eligible employer)

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

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• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full‑Time or Part‑Time employment (must include number of hours worked)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties for each position held and name of employer for each position.
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