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Rancho Santiago Community College District

Lead Gardener
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Position Number: 1733103
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Lead Gardener #CL19-1314
Grounds/Administrative Services/Santiago Canyon College
Full Time Position

Hours
40 hours/week, 12 months/year

Salary
2019-2020 CSEA Salary Schedule
Grade 10 $47,321.87 - $49,714.34 - $52,206.47 - $54,812.51 - $57,532.48 - $60,409.12/year

Benefits
The District shall contribute up to $28,257.96 per fiscal year toward employee and dependent(s) medical/dental coverage; contribute $1,500 per fiscal year toward dependent(s) or employee medical/dental coverage or other approved deductions consistent with IRS regulations; provide life insurance of a minimum of $50,000 or a maximum not to exceed the annual salary of the employee. Holidays, sick days, and vacation are earned in accordance with the CSEA contract. Payroll deductions include the California Public Employees' Retirement System and Social Security.

Starting Date: As soon as possible after the offer of employment. Deadline to Apply: Thursday, August 8, 2019, 5:00 PM
Extended Closing Date To: Friday, January 3, 2020, 5:00 PM

CLASS SUMMARY
Under general supervision - coordinates, supervises, inspects and participates in the work of crews engaged in gardening and grounds keeping activities; performs related duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Coordinates, supervises, inspects and participates in the work of gardening and grounds keeping crews engaged in the care of all District landscaped areas; plants and cultivates trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs, and sprays for the control of pests and plant diseases; maintains landscaped areas; cuts and edges lawns and borders; uses fertilizer as needed; sets up portable pipes for watering athletic fields; does some hand watering; prepares soil for various kinds of planting; seeds new lawns; operates power lawn mowers, sprayers, trucks, skip loaders, and tractors; maintains and cleans mowing equipment; installs and maintains sprinkler systems; prepares stadium and field for athletic games and cleans and repairs fields and facilities following events; assists in moving and arranging furniture and equipment for special events; performs other grounds keeping and maintenance duties as required and assigned, such as installing and maintaining fences, repairing black-top, cement work, and repairs to pipe-lines.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
This class reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for leading a small crew of Gardener/Utility Workers. This is a working lead position.

REQUIREMENTS
Two years of gardening or grounds keeping experience. Knowledge of the characteristics of common plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses; fertilizers and proper fertilizing methods; gardening materials, tools, and equipment, and their use and care; sprinkler systems and tools and equipment used in their maintenance and repair; arithmetic; principles of supervision. Ability to follow oral and written directions; work cooperatively with instructors, students, and others; keep simple records; train and supervise the work of others. License: valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Physical Requirements: performs more strenuous physical work including heavy lifting.

Selection Criteria
Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria will be considered in selecting candidates for interview:
Educational experience (breadth and depth)
Work experience (breadth and depth)
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
Bilingual ability (if needed)
Demonstrated experience in working with diverse socio-economic communities
Professional growth activities
Specialized skills training
Leadership skills

Based upon the information presented on the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and oral interview.

Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview.

During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:
Oral communication skills
Presentation
Problem solving

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.

Method of Application
For consideration in the selection process, interested persons must complete the RSCCD application and upload all required documents online at http://www.rsccd.edu/employment/Pages/Employment.aspx by the specified closing date for the position. If you do not have a computer, there is a computer which can only access RSCCD employment website and scanner to upload application materials/documents (no USB) available at the Human Resources Department, 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, California, 92706, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Note: District Office will be closed December 23, 2019 – December 27, 2019 and January 1, 2020.

Please upload the following application materials in the appropriate boxes with your online application by the closing date:
Resume (Required)
Any additional supplemental materials (Optional)
This applicant pool may be used for vacancies in the same classification occurring within the next six months.

Pre-Employment Requirements
Candidates selected for employment will be required to provide current verification of a negative TB test or chest x-ray, complete the district's fingerprinting process, and bring proof of their legal right to work in the United States. Cost of TB testing, fingerprinting and the fee for criminal record check will be paid for by the candidates.

The Rancho Santiago Community College District is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, gender identity, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.