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Responsibilities include organizing staff work, approving time off, evaluating performance, conducting inspections, and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment.\nResponsibilities Organize horticultural care of campus grounds to ensure safety, cleanliness and attractiveness.\nAnalyze employee performance, develop evaluations and devise strategies to address performance issues.\nEnsure subordinate staff attend safety training, maintain OSHA compliance, and obtain necessary certifications; conduct monthly staff trainings on safe practices, techniques, irrigation maintenance and equipment operation.\nReview purchase requisitions for funds, quantities and accuracy.\nParticipate in the district’s recruitment process to assist supervisors in hiring full‑time and part‑time staff.\nSchedule work assignments to keep campus areas cleaned, maintained and functional.\nPerform time‑keeping functions, prepare attendance logs, overtime assignments, accident reports and other required reports to ensure compliance with bargaining unit contracts and district policies.\nQualifications High‑school graduation or equivalent.\nFive years of experience in grounds‑keeping operations.\nThree years in a lead or supervisory capacity.\nClass C Driver’s License.\nCalifornia Applicators License (must be obtained within 12 months of hire if not already held).\nAquatic Facility Operator License (must be obtained within 12 months of hire if not already held).\nProof of U.S. work eligibility.\nSuccessful completion of a background check (including Live Scan) and tuberculosis screening.\nNon‑sponsorship of visa applications.\nCore Competencies Grounds maintenance expertise\nLeadership and supervision\nOperational planning and coordination\nInspection and quality control\nInventory and resource management\nHealth, safety and environmental compliance\nCommunication and interpersonal skills\nProblem‑solving and decision‑making\nSalary & Benefits Salary: $8,275.64 – $10,171.44 monthly.\nBenefits: 100% covered medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents (no payroll deduction).\nTime off: 22 vacation days, 12 sick days, over 20 holidays.\nUnion: SEIU.\nRetirement: Cal PERS.\nLegal: Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled. 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