Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.15 - $25.93
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Vacation leave
sick leave
Job Description
The District Office East is a key administrative facility within a well-established school district dedicated to maintaining safe, clean, and visually appealing educational environments. The district places a strong emphasis on creating an inviting atmosphere conducive to student learning and community engagement. As part of this commitment, the district employs a skilled and dedicated maintenance and groundskeeping team responsible for the upkeep of its vast outdoor spaces, sports fields, play areas, and landscaping across various school sites.
The role of the Groundskeeper at the District Office East is integral to the maintenance and beautification of the school grounds. Reportin... Show More
The role of the Groundskeeper at the District Office East is integral to the maintenance and beautification of the school grounds. Reportin... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- one year of experience in gardening, nursery work, or grounds maintenance
- experience operating light-duty grounds equipment
- valid driver's license
- ability to pass pre-placement medical assessment
- submission of resume, high school diploma or GED, and DMV driving record report with application
- ability to undergo fingerprinting and background check as per California State Law
Job Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of grounds and landscape maintenance procedures
- understanding of plant nutrient and fertilizer application
- knowledge of sprinkler irrigation system operation and maintenance
- basic arithmetic skills to calculate weights, proportions, and sums
- communication skills to interact effectively with coworkers, staff, and students
- ability to operate and maintain grounds maintenance tools and equipment
- ability to apply nutrients and fertilizers safely
- ability to identify common plant, insect, and nutrient deficiencies
- ability to work cooperatively within a team
- high school diploma or GED
- minimum one year experience in gardening, nursery work, or grounds maintenance
- experience operating light-duty grounds equipment
- valid driver’s license
Job Duties
- Mow, edge, aerate, and reseed lawns
- trim shrubs, hedges, and trees
- hoe weeds and rake lawns
- operate and clean power riding lawn mowers, power blowers, and other motorized equipment
- assist with planting and cultivating trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs
- remove weeds, blower, rake, and remove trash and debris from walkways, culverts, stairways, roadways, planters, and parking
- maintain in-ground drains and culverts
- assist other landscape and grounds specialists in excavating and contouring district grounds
- construct, maintain, and repair play structures
- clean and assist with repairs of fields and play areas following events
- perform general grounds cleanup including picking up paper and trash
- maintain and clean structures such as storage sheds, restrooms, and seating areas
- assist in construction, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems
- dig trenches, unload and relocate materials, and clean tools and equipment
- assist structural maintenance specialists periodically
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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