Yosemite Community College District

Maintenance Technician 50% / Grounds Maintenance Technician 50% at Yosemite Community College District

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Application Deadline

11/3/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted

10/15/2025

Contact

Recruitment Department

209-575-6900

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$2,022 - $2,860 Monthly

Add'l Salary Info

$2,236 to $2,860 per month – Range 29 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule) $2,022 – $2,580 – Range 25 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule)

Length of Work Year

see in job descripton

Employment Type

Full Time

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Columbia College

Maintenance Technician 50% / Grounds Maintenance Technician 50% - Facilities Planning, Maintenance & Operations - Columbia College/Central Services

Salary: Maintenance Technician 50%:

$2,236 to $2,860 per month – Range 29 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule)

Grounds Maintenance Technician 50%:

$2,022 – $2,580 – Range 25 (2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule)

Closing Date: Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 11:59pm

To apply, submit your application and required documents on-line via our applicant system at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=310680

Job Description

Maintenance Technician 50%

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of semi-skilled trades duties involving the maintenance, repair and construction of school facilities, offices and large buildings; performs basic and broad support for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding, HVAC and other services; operates a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the second working level class in the Maintenance Support Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class perform semi-skilled duties in support of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding, HVAC and other services. Incumbents function as generalists, performing semi-skilled duties that emphasize preventive maintenance and require a basic and general knowledge multiple trade areas, but do not require advanced-level skills in any single area.

This class can be distinguished from the lower-level Maintenance Assistant class because incumbents in that class primarily perform general facility support duties (such as moving furniture and setting up for events) and also perform routine and unskilled maintenance and repair duties. This class can also be distinguished from the higher-level Maintenance Specialist classes because incumbents in those classes perform the full range of skilled duties required in a specialized maintenance trade area such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding, or HVAC technology.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Incumbents in this class work under the general supervision of a manager, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with the supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.

Incumbents do not directly or indirectly lead or supervise other full-time employees.

Grounds Maintenance Technician 50%

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs a wide range of grounds maintenance and related duties including mowing, sweeping, trenching, planting, weeding, irrigating, and pruning; installs and maintains irrigation systems; applies herbicides and pesticides; operates a variety of light and heavy-duty grounds maintenance equipment; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full working level class of the Grounds Maintenance Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class perform journey-level grounds maintenance, gardening and related duties in order to ensure that landscaped and naturalized areas are both attractive and functional. Grounds keeping duties emphasize mowing and edging large lawn areas, maintaining athletic fields, weeding planted areas, pruning trees and shrubs, maintaining sprinkler systems, spraying herbicides and pesticides, and supporting athletic events.

This class can be distinguished from the higher-level class of Grounds Maintenance Specialist because incumbents in that class may be assigned to perform the most complex grounds maintenance duties such as maintaining undeveloped and rugged terrain, planning and preparing fire breaks, and removing snow, and/or may serve as lead workers for an assigned shift and/or area.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Incumbents in this class work under the general supervision of a manager, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with the supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.

Incumbents do not directly or indirectly lead or supervise other full-time employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The knowledge and ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Maintenance Technician 50%

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, equipment, techniques and applications of semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding, HVAC and other services.
• Operational characteristics of various hand and power tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work within the area of assignment.
• Repair and maintain pumps, motors and related mechanical equipment.
• Apply appropriate chemicals according to established safety standards and procedures.
• Safely and effectively operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Maintain simple records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Grounds Maintenance Technician 50%

Knowledge of:

Operation, use, and maintenance of light and heavy grounds maintenance equipment.

Methods, procedures, materials, and tools commonly utilized in grounds maintenance and gardening work.

Sprinkling and irrigation systems.

Operations, services and activities of a ground’s maintenance program.

Principles and practices of horticultural maintenance and turf management.

Operational characteristics of grounds maintenance equipment and tools.

Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Ability to:

• Skillfully and safely operate and maintain large grounds equipment and use a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening tools.
• Perform heavy manual work functions pertaining to grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and gardening work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance work.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education, experience and/or training that would likely provide the above-required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Typical background patterns that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities are:

Maintenance Technician 50%

Education: Possession of a High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Two years performing basic maintenance duties in support of one or more skilled trade area such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding, and/or HVAC

Grounds Maintenance Technician 50%

Education: Possession of a High School diploma or GED.

Experience: Two years performing grounds maintenance duties that required the operation of large grounds equipment, tree trimming and repair, and the repair/maintenance of irrigations systems.

Example of Duties

Maintenance Technician 50%

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Performs semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction tasks pertaining to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding and HVAC projects.
• Performs semi-skilled duties in the construction and maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences, playground equipment, shelving, whiteboards, bulletin boards and various other structures and fixtures.
• Installs, repairs and maintains gas and water lines.
• Installs and/or replaces door and window glass.
• Makes minor electrical installations and repairs; adjusts and maintains electrical equipment and a variety of devices.
• Assists in the routine repair of heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) equipment.
• Replaces carpeting and floor tile.
• Assists in the installation, repair and maintenance of door locks and closures.
• Prepares surfaces, mixes paint and finishes a variety of equipment, furniture, school and physical structures.
• Operates equipment, such as a light truck, tractor and/or other motorized equipment.
• Maintains basic records; monitors supply and equipment inventories and recommends purchases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Grounds Maintenance Technician 50%

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

• Performs a variety of grounds keeping and maintenance duties involving a wide range of campus facilities.
• Mows large fields; edges and trims grass areas as needed; applies fertilizers and herbicides; refurbishes damaged areas.
• Assists Athletics with Athletic field painting and heavy set-ups.
• Smoothes and levels athletic fields and running tracks.
• Sweeps or blows off large areas of asphalt and concrete; picks up trash and litter.
• Weeds and maintains planter beds and borders; fills, levels, fertilizes and otherwise prepares areas for planting; spreads bark and/or other surface treatments.
• Plants a variety of items including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.
• Trims and prunes trees and shrubs using hand tools and specialized high lift equipment as needed; assists with difficult tree and other plant removal as needed.
• Establishes and maintains sprinkler and irrigation schedules; monitors landscaping for irrigation issues and troubleshoots/resolves problems.
• Digs trenches for irrigation systems, gas lines, electrical lines and other purposes; back fills trenches after lines are laid.
• Installs and maintains sprinkler and other irrigation systems; maintains backflow valves and other safety equipment.
• Assists in preparing areas for concrete pours; sets forms and places reinforcement materials; finishes concrete to a smooth or broom finish.
• Applies herbicide and pesticide sprays for weed and insect control.
• Operates a variety of power grounds keeping equipment including large gang mowers, tractors, backhoe equipment and sweepers.
• Operates small manual and power tools; performs preventive and basic maintenance, making minor repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Maintains basic records; monitors supply and equipment inventories and recommends purchases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates

Maintenance Technician 50%

Licenses and Certificates:

Depending upon assignment, a valid license to drive in California may be required.

Grounds Maintenance Technician 50%

Licenses and Certificates:

A valid license to drive in California is required

Physical and Mental Standards:

Mobility: full range of motion in upper and lower extremities; ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps; walk or stand for extended periods.

Dexterity: manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle and work with various materials and objects.

Lifting: frequently lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds; occasionally life objects up to 75 pounds.

Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to perform gardening tasks and read labels and documents; ability to adjust focus frequently.

Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.

Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others including some public contact.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Maintenance Technician 50%

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work typically occurs in both indoor and outdoor environments. Duties may involve exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather; travel from site to site; and exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, noise, dust and fumes.

Grounds Maintenance Technician 50%

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is generally performed in an outdoor field environment. Duties may require exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions.

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