Athletic Field Caretaker (Facilities)
Company:
Riverside Community College District
Job Location:
Category:
Facilities Management
Type:
Full-Time
Riverside Community College District
Application Deadline. Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed below by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time:
7/28/2025
Department:Facilities (R)
Position Type:Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)
Student Position Type
Student Employment Location/Department
College/Campus:Riverside
Physical location of the position:Riverside
If off-site, please specify location.
Employment Type:Full-Time
If Part-Time, indicate the number of hours per week
Position Length:12-month
Salary Range:Grade F
Salary Amount:$4,846-$5,903
Salary Type:Monthly
Is this position categorically (grant) funded?No
If categorically (grant) funded, date funded through:
Department Specific Needs:
Job Description
Basic Function:BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the area Supervisor, cares for and maintains the college's athletic fields and related facilities.
Education:EDUCATION:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is required.
Experience:EXPERIENCE:
One year of generally related experience in the care of playgrounds or athletic fields is required.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, materials, and equipment used in athletic field maintenance work.
ABILITY TO:
Understand and follow oral and written instructions; make minor repairs of athletic equipment.
ADDITIONAL ABILITY STANDARD: This position has physical requirements which are essential to the job function. These requirements include the following: Applicants must be able to lift, lower, push, and pull loads ranging in weight from 5 to 50 pounds; carry loads ranging from 20 to 50 pounds for distances up to 20 feet; capable of kneeling, reaching overhead, climbing stairs and ladders, walking, twisting, stooping, and bending; depending upon the project, may spend 20 to 50% of the work day sitting, 20 to 50% of the work day standing, 20 to 50% of the work day walking.
Licenses/Certifications:LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid California driver's license, and have and maintain an insurable driving record acceptable to the District's insurance carrier, is required. Must have or be eligible to obtain a State of California Certified Commercial Applicator's license (Parts A, B, & C).
Other:COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.
CONTACTS:
Co-workers, supervisors, coaches, students, outside organization, and the general public.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outdoor working required in all weather conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities:REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Cleans a variety of areas including fields, stadiums, parking lots, press boxes, and snack bars and
restrooms.
2. Checks and repairs irrigation systems, reprograms clocks as needed.
3. Prepares fields, including mowing, edging, spiking, striping, over seeding, sod replacement, leveling for athletic events including soccer, baseball, football, tennis courts and track.
4. Checks playing surfaces and stadium for safety hazards.
5. Rebuilds sporting areas including shot put, long jump, mounds, baseball plate, and bull pen areas.
6. Replaces windscreens.
7. Operates tractors, backhoes and related power equipment; maintains equipment and conducts minor repairs.
8. Mixes paint for fields, parking lot stripping.
9. Orders supplies.
10. Performs tree trimming as required.
11. Applies herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and insecticides.
12. Relates with public groups using stadiums for graduations, public and sporting events.
13. Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
14. Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
15. Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities - Continued:
Duties and Responsibilities: - Continued
Conditions of Employment:CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SALARY: Salary grades consist of nine steps. A new employee is normally placed on Step 1 of the grade. Changes in step placement take place on the first day of the first month following the anniversary date of attaining permanent classified employee status until the maximum of the grade is reached.
HOLIDAYS: There are 13 holidays observed each year. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
VACATION: Employees are granted 12 days of vacation per year through the first five years of service to the District; 15 days after completion of five continuous years of service to the District; 20 days after completion of ten continuous years of service to the District; and 22 days after completion of 15 continuous years of service to the District. This computation is based on full-time, twelve-month employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months.
SICK LEAVE: One day of sick leave for each month of service is granted. This is based on full-time, twelve-month
employment. A pro-rata reduction will be made for employees working less than full-time and less than twelve
months. There is no limit to the number of days of sick leave which may be accrued.
FRINGE BENEFITS: The college provides a health and welfare benefit package for employees and legal qualifying dependents. Those employees working less than full-time and less than twelve months will receive a pro-rata share of the benefit package. The dollar value of the package is a subject of negotiation between the District and the Bargaining Unit. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for this benefit package.
The work location and assignment within a job classification is determined by the District and may be subject to change.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon the availability of funds and approval by the Board of Trustees.
The Riverside Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes the need to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. For more information, contact (951) 222-8039.
The Riverside Community College District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law. This holds true for all District employment opportunities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX Officer/Section 504/ADA Coordinator. Harassment of any employee/student with regard to ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135 of the Government Code or any characteristic that is contained in the prohibition of hate crimes set forth in subdivision (1) of Section 422.6 of the California Penal Code, or any other status protected by law, is strictly prohibited. The Title IX Officer, Section 504/ADA Coordinator for the District is Dr Lorraine Jones, 3801 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501. Telephone Number is: (951) 222-8039.
Work Hours/Work Days for Classified and Hourly Positions Only:Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
Required Applicant Documents:Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation 1
Other Document:
Optional Applicant Documents:Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Associate or Equivalent Transcript
Bachelors or Equivalent Transcript
Masters or Equivalent Transcript
Other Document:
Effective Employment Date:Anticipated Start Date May 2025
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Special Comments:IMPORTANT NOTICES:
- An electronic, RCCD on-line application must be completed to be considered. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out with all information qualifying an applicant for the position. Listing "see resume" or a similar statement is not acceptable. Only information on the official RCCD application (not resumes) will be considered to determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements for the position for which he/she is applying.
- All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.
- An application will not be considered complete unless ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS are electronically attached to the application by the Application Deadline date. An incomplete file may subject the candidate to disqualification.
- Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application.
- Letters of reference, IF REQUIRED, must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.
- Interested candidates must apply by the deadline listed above by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
- The Riverside Community College District does not require testing at the initial application filing period. As you progress through the selection process, you may be required to perform a job-related test based on the needs of the work area for which you are being considered.
- The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicant should contact Diversity and Human Resources at (951) 222-8595 for assistance.
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