Custodian/Groundskeeper, Part-Time

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Lake Tahoe Community College

Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
Category: Admin-Groundskeeping
Date Posted: December 9, 2024

Job Description

Position

Custodian/Groundskeeper, Part-Time

Department

Maintenance & Operations

Starting Salary

$18.76 to $20.71 hourly, dependent on education and experience

Initial Screening Date

01/06/2025

Preferred Start Date

02/03/2025

Details

Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) announces an opportunity to work in Maintenance and Operations as a part-time Custodian/Groundskeeper during the evening and on Saturday.

Facilities & Maintenance is committed to providing a safe, secure, healthful environment to all students, staff, and facility occupants.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interviews are tentatively scheduled for January 15, 2025 and are generally conducted by a committee of approximately 3 individuals. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process.

COMPENSATION:
Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $18.76 to $20.71 hourly, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $24.04 hourly, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay.

Benefits: LTCC also matches 27% of an eligible employees salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees.

Work-Life Balance: LTCC provides a generous leave package including 17 paid holidays per year plus 6 days vacation (with the potential to reach over 12 days through years of service) and 8 days sick leave per year.

This position is 20 or 28 hours per week and 12 months per year, including summer and winter hours. Hours are expected to be Sunday through Wednesday generally within the hours of 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Sunday 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, hours may vary according to the needs of the program. This position is eligible for overtime compensation (non-exempt).

LTCCs Commitment to Diversity

Our ideal candidate will share and participate in LTCCs commitment to the values of diversity and equity while serving its ethnically and socioeconomically diverse student population. Lake Tahoe Community College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the surrounding California and Nevada area.

Description

Definition:
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance & Operations perform grounds, gardening and standard custodial work to clean and maintain buildings and grounds.

Representative Duties:
Maintain campus grounds; plant, water, cultivate, weed, fertilize, cut and trim lawns, shrubs, trees and flower beds; construct and maintain planter boxes and beds; install, maintain and repair sprinkler and irrigation systems; pick up trash; remove debris; remove snow from walkways, driveways and bike trails; remove ice pack.

Clean assigned area; clean restrooms; sweep, mop and wax floors; clean mirrors and windows; clean office areas; empty trash; move, arrange and clean office furniture; vacuum carpets and floors; perform basic maintenance; fix loose carpet, broken windows and doors and make adjustments to equipment as needed; report maintenance and repair problems to supervisor; store equipment and supplies.

Monitor walkways for unsafe conditions; clear hazards; operate trucks, snow plows, snow blowers and other snow removal equipment; open and secure buildings; walk through building; lock doors and windows; set alarms; assist with and set up special functions and events; assist other maintenance personnel as requested; deliver supplies and paper goods as needed; perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to: two years groundskeeping experience.

Knowledge of:

Grounds keeping and custodial practices, procedures and equipment.
Proper methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in grounds and custodial work.
Common plants, shrubs, trees and grass care and maintenance.
Cleaning methods for floors, carpets, furniture, walls and fixtures.
Proper safety precautions for chemicals and cleaning supplies used in custodial work.
Safe handling of grounds and custodial equipment.
Methods and techniques for storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Ability to:

Clean and maintain college facilities and grounds.
Use grounds and custodial materials, equipment and methods safely, efficiently and according to pre-determined standards.
Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order.
Perform heavy manual labor.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Communicate effectively with others.
Learn and apply the rules and regulations of the assigned area.
Work cooperatively with others.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Additional Requirement (Licensure/Certification):