On-Call Groundskeeper Pool 2026/2027

On-Call Groundskeeper Pool 2026/2027

Salary

$21.98 Hourly

Location

6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA

Job Type

On Call

Job Number

2026-10-12-GK

Department

Maintenance and Operations

Opening Date

10/12/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Description

This position is posted as continuous in order to gain an adequate pool of qualified applicants.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities and Operations, perform general and varied landscaping design and implementation, groundskeeping, and gardening and maintenance work. Operate and maintain a variety of power equipment, such as tractors, trucks or other power grounds equipment; apply fertilizer, herbicides and other chemicals.

• Please make sure you attach your resume to your application packet.

This is for an On-call position and you will only be working as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.

• Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees grass and shrubs; hoe weeds, rake leaves, sweep walks, pick up debris.
• Determine types and amounts of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to apply; areas to be sprayed; create and follow a routine spray schedule.
• Mow, edge, trim, fertilize and rake lawns; irrigate various grounds areas by hand or by operating an irrigation system.
• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, trucks, weed whips, mowers, blowers, forklifts, sweepers, power pressure sprayers, chain saws, golf carts and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; assure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Install sod or re-seed lawns; clean lawns, sidewalks, blacktop and other facility areas; clean and wash down steps, walkways and parking areas.
• Set-up and prepare seating, bleachers, tables, barricades, caution tape and dividers for a variety of special events, such as graduation, registration or other events; dismantle, clean and repair grounds and facilities.
• Perform general grounds maintenance duties involved in repairing fences, mixing and pouring cement, painting and other duties; haul sand and dirt as assigned.
• Maintain and repair automatic irrigation systems; install, replace irrigation lines, valves, and emitter devices, reline pipe and electric clock systems as required.
• Direct student workers/workers in how and where to work. Instruct on subject and proper work related to groundskeeping, landscape design and implementation.
• Work with outside agencies, including, but not limited to, the Mojave Water District and the Joshua Basin Water District, to develop and maintain the campus water-efficient landscaping program.
• Refer funding opportunities for landscaping projects from outside agencies and groups to supervisor.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of local water use regulations and planning and stay within locate water use guidelines.
• Provide tours and information on xeriscape gardens to campus visitors. Provide information for the Creation of informational placards for plantings.
• Follows manufactures labeling for use of chemical types, keep records of chemicals used, follows District policies and regulations regarding safety and health.
• Create written procedures for groundskeeping and landscaping and keep them up to date.
• Respond to emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Turn lights on and off; lock and unlock doors; set and turn off intrusion alarm systems when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and six months experience as a groundskeeper; or equivalent trade experience; preferably in an educational or public service environment.

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair irrigation systems.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid California drivers license, with department of Motor Vehicles print out.
• Acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the Districts insurance carrier.
• May be required to receive Hepatitis B vaccine.

Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment commonly used in propagating, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns; safe work practices and procedures; proper and safe operation, use and routine maintenance of power-driven grounds equipment and machinery; methods, use and care of materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds; cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs and weed abatement materials; proper operation of heavy grounds equipment; design, install, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; proper lifting techniques; basic computer operations, such as checking emails, completing work orders, and using the internet.

Ability to: Perform responsible grounds maintenance duties involved in preparation and maintenance of Districts grounds and related facilities; perform grounds keeping duties in the maintenance of plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns and landscaped areas; dig, shovel, rake, operate a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers, blowers, edger, chain saw, golf cart, and other mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance work; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and timelines; observe health and safety regulations; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms, lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; walk and stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders to trim trees.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to lift, push and/or pull equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate power equipment and manipulate objects.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and reach above the shoulders.
• Speech, vision and hearing to give and receive instructions and information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Copper Mountain College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons and to provide educational and employment opportunities free from discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, gender identification, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sex, race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disabilities, and other physical or verbal conduct. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the School Districts Title IX Officer and/or Section 504/ADA Coordinator.

Medical: Paid medical (HMO option), dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents.

Sick Leave: Sick leave is earned at the rate of 1 day per month and is accumulative.

Vacation: 12-21 days per year, depending on years of service with CMCCD.

Retirement: Employer and employee contribute to the CalPERS Retirement System and the Social Security System.

State Disability Insurance: All classified employees participate in the California State Disability Insurance Program and contributions are deducted from their pay.

Holidays: 17 paid holidays.

Other: Paid employee life insurance policy and an employer match 403b.

Employer Copper Mountain Community College (CA)

Address 6162 Rotary Way / PO Box 1398

Joshua Tree, California, 92252

Phone (760) 366-5267

Website http://www.cmccd.edu