Grounds Worker

Description

Performs a wide variety of skilled landscape maintenance tasks, including tree pruning and minor irrigation system maintenance, repair, and installation.

CURRENT VACANCIES: Two (2) full-time permanent positions (8 hrs/day, 12 mos/yr) with the Facilities Maintenance Department. Positions include full district-paid benefits. Health and welfare district contribution is $39,790 annually.

Examples of Duties

Note: The following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at

-Maintains assigned landscaped areas, sweeps lawns, sidewalks and related areas, and rakes leaves.

-Maintains landscape beds keeping them weed and debris free.

-Sprays trees with various chemicals at the direction of supervisory personnel.

-Maintains turf areas by mowing, edging, fertilizing, spraying, aerating, and watering.

-Installs and cultivates trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs.

-Prepares soils for various kinds of planting.

-Operates power lawn mowers and other landscape maintenance related power equipment.

-Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems.

-Prepares stadium and field areas for athletic games and cleans and repairs fields and facilities.

-Empties trash containers and otherwise maintains the appearance of grounds areas.

-Moves and arranges furniture and equipment for special events.

-Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

-Methods, materials, and equipment used in propagating, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns.

-The identification growth habits, and fertilizing requirements of common shrubs, flowers, trees, and various turf grasses.

-Pesticides and their usage including various types of pre- and post-emergent herbicides, various insecticides, etc.

-Plant growth regulators and appropriate usage.

-Common landscaping and gardening tools and equipment.

-Safe work practices and personal safety gear.

Ability to:

-Perform skilled landscape maintenance work including tree pruning and irrigation system installation and repair.

-Feed and care for trees by spraying chemicals.

-Use and care for gardening hand and power tools.

-Lift, carry, push, and pull objects generally weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.

Work Schedule:

Incumbent will be required to work an irregular schedule with occasional overtime. This may include working days, nights, weekends, holidays, and a shifting workweek of five (5) consecutive days.

Minimum Requirements:

Education

High School diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience

One year of experience in gardening, nursery, or landscape maintenance work.

Desirable

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license. Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.

Examination Process

To apply: Visit

Step-by-step online employment application guide:

Phone inquiries are welcome at, Ext. 1378.

Incomplete applications are disqualified. Application materials must clearly demonstrate that applicants meet all minimum requirements for the job. Attached resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed district application. Required documents must be scanned and attached to the completed application form.

A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted. Based on the evaluation, those whose qualifications best meet the current needs of the District will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Qualified candidates will be provided with more details at the appropriate time.

Salary: Salary amounts listed above indicate the first and last steps of the range.

Probationary period: 130 days of paid service.

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre-employment physical exam (district-paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

Statement of Non-discrimination (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973): The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St.,, Ext. 1209,

Section 504 Coordinator: Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson,, Ext. 1500,

Title II/ADA: Dr. Kelly King, 223 N. Jackson St.,, Ext. 1209,