2020-21 Unit Plan
Grounds

Mission Statement

The mission of the Grounds Department is to provide a safe, aesthetically appealing learning environment in a sustainable manner.

Program Description

The Grounds Department consists of 6 grounds technicians and 1 supervisor and the supporting tools and equipment to maintain the grounds of the District.

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes


        

        
        
        
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (Instruction Departments)

        
            

        

        
        
        
Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

        

        

        
        
        
Strategic Direction

        

        

        
        
        
Program Review

        
The following are goals from the previous strategic plan and program review and the current status:


• Provide recommendation to the District for fire prevention. Ongoing.
• Provide technician training to increase skill levels, productivity, efficiency and safety. Ongoing.
• Optimize workforce assignments and schedules for efficiency and productivity. Ongoing.
• Make use of vendors, consultants, volunteers, and other low or no-cost sources of assistance. Ongoing.
• Continue to upgrade irrigation equipment for greater efficiency and renovate landscape areas to minimize water usage and labor effort. Ongoing.
   o Review and propose turf areas for remediation. Completed.
• Develop a tree maintenance and replacement program using native trees. Completed.
• Remove trees as necessary due to hazardous conditions. Ongoing.
• Continue equipment and vehicle replacement programs. Ongoing.
• Employ and train students. Ongoing.
• Implement the Tree Maintenance and Replacement Program. Ongoing.


 

        

        
        
        
Department Goals

        

        



        
Future Development Strategies

        

                    
Strategy 1 - Workload Analysis

                    

                        




Optimize workforce assignments and schedules for efficiency and productivity.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Season and workforce changes often require shifting of employees assignments to achieve optimum efficiency. 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 2 - Outside Resources

                    

                        
Make use of vendors, consultants, volunteers, and other low or no-cost sources of assistance.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Many outside entities are capable and willing to provide services to the District at low or no cost, thus maximizing the departmental budget. 


 

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 3 - Equipment Replacement

                    

                        




Continue equipment replacement program. 

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        




All equipment has a finite life and will eventually need to be replaced. Proactive planning for this replacement will allow better decision making and an orderly process. Current replacement value of equipment is approximately $200K with the average expected life is 12 years.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 4 - Training

                    

                        


Provide technician training to increase skill levels, productivity, efficiency and safety. Document and report on training.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        




Grounds activities are increasingly more complex, requiring higher levels of training for technicians. Documentation and reporting allows systematic scheduling of the needed training.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 5 - Vehicle Replacement

                    

                        


Continue vehicle replacement program. Evaluate usage of electric vehicles for on-campus maintenance needs.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        




For intercampus usage, electric vehicles provide a safer, less intrusive and more sustainable means of transportation for grounds maintenance activities. Current replacement value of vehicle fleet is $60K with the average expected life of 6 years.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 6 - Safety and Aesthetics

                    

                        
Provide a safe and aesthetically appealing learning and teaching physical environment for the campus.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
The District grounds are vital in providing a safe aesthetically pleasing environment for teaching and learning.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 7 - Tree Master Plan

                    

                        
Continue with the tree maintenance and replacment program.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
A comprehensive tree replacement program is needed to ensure the safety of the campus users, reduce water consumption and maintain maximum solar production capability.  

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 8 - Water Conservation

                    

                        
Continue to upgrade District-wide irrigation systems and renovate District landscape to minimize water usage and labor effort.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
A more efficient irrigation system reduces water usage contributing to the overall sustainability of the District. Renovation District landscape with native plant material and no/low water tolerant plants reduce water usage contributing to the overall sustainability of the District. These systems also increase the efficiency of the workforce.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 9 - Continue to Analyze Water Usage

                    

                        
Continue to analyze water usage data.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Continue analysis of water usage will allow informed decision making regarding budgeting and water system repair and maintenance.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 10 - Student Employment

                    

                        
Employ and train students.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Research has shown that students who are employed on campus have a much higher rate of success in their academic careers.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 11 - Staffing Level

                    

                        
Increase the staffing level in Ground Maintenance.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Additional Grounds staff is required due to the increased regulatory requirements for the creek diversion system and maintenance, storm water monitoring, testing and reporting; additional care requirements for all athletic fields; and increased landscape maintenance at the off campus centers as a result of increased transient population. Additionally, increased hardscape has resulted in additional workload for the Grounds staff, along with the addition of the developed 15 acres, Athletic Parking Lot, Welding & Manufacturing Building, Kinesiology & Athletic Performance Center and Press Box, and Hammer Throw area.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 12 - Evaluate Classifications

                    

                        
Evaluate Grounds job classifications to ensure a match with District needs and requirements.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
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                        Supporting Rationale

                        
The current job classifications are old and in need of updating.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 13 - Asphalt Preventive Maintenance Program

                    

                        
Assist with the implementation of the asphalt preventive maintenance program.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
There is a large amount of paving on the campuses. This pavement is subject to wear and needs maitenance and eventual replacement. This program will extend the life of the pavement and forecast funding needs.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: Yes

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    

                    
Strategy 14 - Analyze MS4 Requirements

                    

                        
Continue to analyze the requirements of MS4 (Municipal Seperate Storm Sewer Systems) to see if additional staffing is required.

                        

                   
                            Initiatives
                            

                            
    
                                    
  • Modeling Sustainability
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Goal Achievement
    • 
                                    
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
    • 
                                    
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
    • 
                                    
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
    • 
                                    
  • Enhancing a Culture of Equity and Inclusiveness
    • 
                            

                            


                        Supporting Rationale

                        
Continue to analyzing the requirements will determine if additional staffing is needed.

                        

                    
                    
                        Supporting Rationale Alignment


                        Supports the College's Strategic Direction and Priorities: No

                        Supports Program Review Recommendations: No

                        Supports Course level SLOs: No

                        Supports PLOs: No

                        Supports ILO - Think Critically: No

                        Supports ILO - Communicate Competently: No

                        Supports ILO - Engage Collaboratively: No

                        Supports ILO - Work Effectively: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Credentials: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Transfer: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Time to Degree: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Employment in field of Study: No

                        Supports Meeting Vision for Success Goal - Reducing Equity Gaps: No




    
                        
                    


        
    
    
    
        
Requested Non-Financial Resources

        

            
Need assistance from Human Resources to evaluate current job classifications. 


 

            
        

    


        
Current Financial Resources

        

            
 None


 

        
    
    
    
    
    
            
Augmentation Requests

            

                
                    
                    

                        Original Priority
                        Program, Unit, Area
                        Resource Type
                        Account Number
                        Object Code
                        One Time Augment
                        Ongoing Augment        
                    

                    

                        Description
                        Supporting Rationale
                        Potential Alternative Funding Sources
                        Prioritization Criteria
                    

                    
                    
                    
                    

                
                
                
                        

                            1
                            Grounds Maintenance
                            Personnel
                            110002101655000
                            52130
                            $0.00
                            $66,107.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Hire One Grounds Technician I (12 months/40 hours)
                            Additional Grounds staff is required due to the increased regulatory requirements for the creek diversion system and storm water monitoring, testing and reporting; additional care requirements for all athletic fields; and increased landscape maintenance at the off campus centers as a result of increased transient population. Additionally, increased hardscape has resulted in additional workload for the Grounds staff, along with the addition of the developed 15 acres, Athletic Parking Lot, Welding & Manufacturing Building, Kinesiology & Athletic Performance Center and Press Box, and Hammer Throw area.
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
    • 
                                        
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
    • 
                                        
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
    • 
                                        
  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

                        

                            2
                            Grounds Maintenance
                            Operating Expenses
                            110002101655000
                            55200
                            $0.00
                            $1,000.00
            
            
                        

                        

                            Training
                            Grounds activities are increasingly more complex, requiring higher levels of training for technicians including the new storm water prevention plan program. No-cost training is available but doesn't fulfill all of the requirements.
                            
                                
    
                                

                            		
                            
                                
    
                                        
  • Maintaining ongoing operations at current levels (excludes grants)
    • 
                                        
  • Addressing Health/Life/Safety issues
    • 
                                        
  • Meeting student achievement goals (Vision for Success Goals)
    • 
                                        
  • Fostering a Culture of Inclusiveness
    • 
                                

                            		

                        

            
                
            


    

    
    





 8/2/23