Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.62 - $27.57
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Professional Development
Job Description
The McFarland Unified School District is a public educational institution committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for students and the community it serves. Located in McFarland, California, the district oversees numerous schools and facilities, requiring maintenance and care that upholds the district's standards for safety, appearance, and functionality. The district is dedicated to fostering student and staff well-being through proper grounds maintenance and efficient transportation services, ensuring that all aspects of school operations contribute positively to educational outcomes.
This position offers a unique dual-role opportunity combining grounds maintenance expertise with school bus operation. Under the dir... Show More
This position offers a unique dual-role opportunity combining grounds maintenance expertise with school bus operation. Under the dir... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid California Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsements
- valid California School Bus Driver Certificate
- valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency
- DMV printout (original copy of DMV H-6 printout)
- driver’s license copy (preferably Class B License with passenger endorsement)
- three signed and dated letters of recommendation within the last two years
- proof of high school diploma or equivalent
- ability to follow oral and written instructions
- compliance with health and safety regulations
- successful completion of fingerprint criminal history clearance prior to employment
Job Qualifications
- Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate knowledge and abilities listed
- knowledge of basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding
- understanding of methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work
- experience with cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying flowers, trees and shrubs
- ability to operate hand and power tools used in ground maintenance
- knowledge of basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and pests
- ability to maintain routine records
- familiarity with health and safety regulations
- valid California Class B commercial driver’s license with passenger and air brake endorsements
- valid California School Bus Driver Certificate
- valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by an authorized agency
Job Duties
- Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds
- prepare, fertilize and aerate soil
- water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system
- maintain grounds areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition
- plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs
- hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves
- edge walkways
- sweep litter from walks, driveways and other assigned areas
- empty waste receptacles
- perform general grounds cleanup including picking up and removing paper, trash and debris from grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas
- operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, tractors, edgers, blowers, skip loaders, chainsaws, trimmers, tillers, lifts, trucks, sweepers, sprayers and other equipment used in grounds work
- utilize standard gardening and maintenance hand tools
- drive a vehicle to conduct work
- maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition
- perform minor maintenance and repairs on equipment
- arrange for major maintenance and repairs as needed
- inspect, maintain and repair irrigation systems as assigned
- clean, adjust, repair and replace sprinkler heads
- adjust irrigation system settings as appropriate
- install, repair or replace pipes and various system parts and components as necessary
- dig holes and trenches as needed
- apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as assigned
- monitor inventory levels of grounds maintenance supplies as required
- assist with ordering, receiving and maintaining inventory of supplies as assigned
- perform a variety of duties involved in the preparation, lining, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas as assigned
- drive a school bus along designated routes
- pick up and discharge students in accordance with time schedules
- observe legal and defensive driving practices
- assure compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes and regulations
- transport students and faculty for field trips and sports events as assigned
- meet scheduled departure and arrival times as assigned
- maintain routine records related to assigned activities as required
- perform related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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