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College of Marin is looking for a Gardener

Location: USA

Job Type: Full-time

Workdays/Hours:

• Monday – Friday
• 7:00am – 3:00pm, half-hour lunch
• 7.5 Hours per Day
• 37.5 Hours per Week

Description:

• Due to COVID-19, most of College of Marin’s operations and all instruction are taking place remotely, except for positions deemed essential. The Gardener position is considered an essential position and duties will be performed on the Kentfield and/or Indian Valley (Novato) campus. Applicants should be prepared, however, that if selected to interview for a position at the College, all interviews will be held remotely.
• We are currently accepting applications for two (2) Gardner positions. You need only to apply once to be considered for any of the positions.
• Under the direction of the Gardening Services Supervisor, performs skilled and semi-skilled horticultural maintenance operations and routine grounds maintenance. All reasonably related duties are included.
• College of Marin strives to embrace diversity in all forms: it strives to be an Inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened, and productive environment and demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, canals/creeks, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding, and removing hazardous debris.
• Plants, transplants, cultivates, fertilizes, and irrigates ornamental plants as well as established trees and shrubs, for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and for protecting against erosion and/or fire.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields for the purpose of providing attractive and safe areas for institutional and public use (e.g. assemblies, graduation, ball fields, courtyards etc.).
• Prepares and applies various chemical spraying solutions, insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Inspects and repairs irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• Maintains landscaping equipment (e.g. mowers, chain saws, blowers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, public, etc.
• Transports various items (e.g. tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Complies with all mandated CAL/OSHA safety provisions in the course of work.
• Use of new equipment, materials and techniques is required with the need to remain current in new technology.

Other Functions: Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Requirements:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; and
• Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility; and
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license; and
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and learning styles of community college students and staff.

Qualifications: Two (2) years of commercial landscape experience.

Desirable Attributes & Skills:

• SKILLS are required to perform single technical tasks with an occasional need to upgrade skills due to changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include utilizing equipment used in trade; and operating heavy equipment. Use of new or additional equipment brought about by new technology shall be incorporated consistent with the level of responsibility and complexity of this job.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculation of fractions, percent’s and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes irrigation, and landscaping equipment, and landscape maintenance.
• ABILITY to work with others under a variety of circumstances. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups. In working with others, some problem solving is required to analyse issues, create plans of action, and reach solution. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include use of alternative methods of pest control; adhering to safety procedures; working as part of a team and communicating with diverse groups.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
• California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.

Disaster Service Workers:

• All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
• Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

Interested candidates, please apply with your CV and cover letter.