Grounds Worker - DMV Driver's Record Search REQUIRED

Application Deadline: 8/20/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

About the Role

The job of "Grounds Worker" is done for the purpose of performing general grounds maintenance and gardening work at assigned school site(s) for the District, requiring a thorough knowledge of gardening and irrigation.

Responsibilities

• Plants, cultivates, prunes, shapes, trims, waters and sprays trees, shrubs, hedges and plants.
• Plants, fertilizes, waters, mows and cares for lawns.
• Uses hand tools to work soil and to remove weeds, undergrowth and debris from school grounds and landscaped areas.
• Hoes and rakes weeds, leaves and grass clippings.
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment, including power mowers, edgers, sprayers, tractors, roto tillers, air compressors, trimmers, blowers and other grounds maintenance equipment/tools.
• Keeps school grounds clean; operates backpack blower and picks up paper, rubbish and other debris.
• Applies pesticides and herbicides to grounds and garden areas for pest/weed control purposes.
• Cleans and maintains drainage areas; cleans gutters and roofs.
• Installs, maintains and repairs sprinklers and sprinkler systems.
• Maintains hoses, supplies and tools in proper condition and repair.
• Performs minor service and repair work on groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, edgers, sprayers, backpack blowers.
• Digs postholes and trenches as assigned.
• Sets up/takes down chairs and props for special events as assigned.
• Drives District truck, tractor and/or gang mowers, and other vehicles as assigned.
• Prepares athletic fields.
• When not engaged in grounds maintenance or gardening duties, may assist as required in a variety of maintenance work throughout the District involving heavy manual labor and semi-skilled tasks.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site as required to complete tasks.

Requirements

• One (1) year prior job-related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Negative pre-employment drug screen test and negative TB test results.
• Successful completion of District Proficiency Test.
• Evidence of Insurability: Attach a Driver's Record Search from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) dated no earlier than six (6) months before the posting recruitment period. A DMV online printout is acceptable; the document must include the word "end" on the final page to indicate the complete document has been submitted.

Skills & Qualifications

• Skills to read and interpret plans; operate equipment in a safe manner; perform basic math necessary to calculate fertilizer and chemical applications.
• Knowledge of methods and use of tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance; safe work practices standards for safe use of fertilizers, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks.
• Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and far visual acuity.
• Read and interpret basic blueprints and landscaping plans.

Pay

Pay Range: $3,853 - $5,076 Monthly (Range 28: $3,853 Monthly Minimum - $5,076 Monthly Maximum, maximum in eight annual steps).

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits.
• PERS Retirement.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Schedule

• 8 hours per day, 244 days per year.
• Full Time.
• Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.