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Equipment Operator

$4,881 - $5,875 Per Month

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Equipment Operator

FCC796

Fullerton College

FC Physical Plant/Facilities

100%

12 Months Per Year

Monday- Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

ABOUT US

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. We are proud to enroll over 60,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of Californias premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

We invite you to join the Fullerton College campus community. Ideal candidates will share Fullerton Colleges commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fullerton College offers a radically student-centered culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all who learn and work here. The student body is incredibly diverse, with more than 55.7% Latinx, 16.6% Caucasian, 15.7% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.1% African American, and 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Additionally, students from more than 40 countries regularly enroll in our International Student Program each year. The College believes in a multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.

Fullerton College is the oldest community college in continuous operation in California. Since our first class in 1913, we have grown to become one of the most successful community colleges in the nation. Our high transfer and graduation rates, rich academic programs and radically student-centered approach equip students with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Each year, thousands of students transfer to the CSU and UC systems as well as to private colleges and universities throughout the nation. Notably, during 2019, Fullerton College was ranked as the No. 1 community college in California in transfers to the California State University (CSU) system. We are consistently No. 1 in transfers to Cal State Fullerton.

Fullerton College is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving-Institution (AANAPISI). Fullerton College proudly offers many programs to serve and support our diverse student body, including Puente, Umoja, Student Diversity Success Initiative, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) Foster Youth Success Initiative, Disability Services, and a Veterans Resource Center. The College also provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQIA2S+ Faculty Staff Associations.

Fullerton College offers a comprehensive array of student services programs and academic and career pathways designed to achieve our campus strategic goals related to access, retention, persistence, and student success initiatives on campus. The College is developing an implementation plan for Guided Pathways and has robust partnerships with our local high school districts.

The Fullerton College campus community is dedicated to our core values of Community, Diversity, Equity, Excellence, Growth, Inclusivity, Innovation, Integrity, Partnership, Respect and Responsibility. For more information, please visit our website at www.fullcoll.edu.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 100% employee medical premium coverage and a contribution toward dependent coverage (up to $11,359.32 for one dependent or $18,174.84 for two or more dependents annually)
• Fringe allowance to be used at employees discretion (up to $2,646.10 annually)
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 20 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Receive Premium Pay for years of continuous service: From 5% at 5 years, up to 36% at 36 years
• District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy equipment for the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment including tractors with various attachments, forklifts, mowers, edges, lawn vacuums, leaf rakes and other grounds-keeping equipment in the performance of grounds keeping duties; cuts lawns, removes debris, applies fertilizers and pesticides as directed.

Operates trucks, garden trailers and front-end loaders in performing pick up and delivery work, and in hauling debris.

Operates street sweepers in maintaining paved areas on a campus.

Adjusts, lubricates and performs minor servicing work on light equipment.

Assists in the maintenance of athletic fields and lawn renovation.

Performs a variety of manual labor tasks as required.

Assists in ordering and delivering of supplies and equipment as necessary; maintains inventories and related records.

Maintains routine records related to work performed and equipment and vehicle servicing.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELTIONSHIPS

The Equipment Operator completes assigned tasks as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of operating requirements of a variety of light equipment.

Knowledge of basic automotive servicing practices.

Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in grounds
maintenance work.

Ability to operate pick-up trucks, sweepers, gang mowers, forklifts and other equipment as required.

Ability to effectively and safely utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

Ability to meet schedules and time lines.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a valid drivers license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Drivers License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Drivers License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

If selected as a finalist, a current three (3) year DMV Driving Record will be accessed and evaluated by the District.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (After Hire)Bloodborne PathogensHearing ConservationIndustrial Truck/Forklift CertificationUtility Cart Certification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED.

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to one (1) year operating and maintaining various light and heavy equipment used in the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment used for maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the barriers faced by immigrant and first generation students.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to fumes and heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs. unassisted); exposure to high levels of equipment noise; some exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials.

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02/12/2026

03/05/2026

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY
This is a classified position subject to a six-month probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within eight (8) months.
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate N/A (not applicable). Do not use terms such as see resume or see attached.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) ###-#### at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.