Job Details
Salary: $20.65 - $26.43 Hourly
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 23-0120
Site/Dept: Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date: 12/12/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Number of Working Months: N/A
Description
*This recruitment will establish a 6 month eligibility list to increase the substitute pool for Groundskeeper I.*
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Groundskeeper I - The Groundskeeper I is the entry level classification in the series and performs general grounds maintenance duties at an assigned elementary, middle, or continuation high school site.
Groundskeeper II - The Groundskeeper II classification performs a variety of independent grounds maintenance duties including the extensive preparation of athletic fields at an assigned high school site.
Lead Groundskeeper - The Lead Groundskeeper classification plans, organizes, and participates in grounds maintenance and landscaping activities at various sites to meet the needs of the District.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields, and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system; inspect grounds areas for maintenance needs and report conditions to appropriate personnel. E
Plant, cultivate, prune, fertilize, and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep, pick up, and dispose of cuttings, branches, leaves, and other debris following assigned tasks; haul sand, dirt, fertilizer, and other materials as directed. E
Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper and trash on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields, and other assigned areas. E
Operate a variety of power-driven tools and equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, sweepers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment used in grounds work; drive a vehicle to conduct work. E
Utilize standard landscaping hand tools such as pruners, loppers, saws, shovels, hoes, and rakes.
Apply pest and weed control methods to eradicate weeds, insects, and other pests according to established procedures. E
Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing, and changing oil; perform minor repairs as needed. E
Communicate with other staff, faculty, administrators, and outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues of maintenance, repairs, safety, and other grounds keeping related issues. E
Assist in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems as assigned; adjust, repair, and replace water lines and irrigation heads as necessary. E
Maintain and install Best Management Practices (BMPs) for preventing contaminants from contacting storm water runoff. E
Assist in accomplishing a variety of tasks as assigned, such as applying asphalt cold patch, pouring concrete, installing, and maintaining fences. E
Respond to emergency grounds issues as required, including drain flooding, product delivery, downed trees and other issues.
Maintain routine records related to assigned activities. E
Participate in ongoing training and staff development.
Perform related duties as assigned.
At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Sufficient training and experience in grounds maintenance to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. A usual way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for the position would be one year of gardening and grounds keeping experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Class C driver's license.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking, and weeding.
Methods, equipment and materials used in landscaping and grounds keeping work.
Cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs.
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping.
Pest control methods used in grounds maintenance.
Reclaimed water systems and usage.
Basic recordkeeping techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Computer and mobile device operations.
Health and safety regulations.
Proper lifting techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake, and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields, and other landscaped areas.
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Operate vehicles safely.
Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of sprinklers and watering systems.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs on grounds maintenance equipment.
Understand and follow multi-step oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Prioritize work load effectively.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Make independent decisions or judgments.
Perform tasks with consistency and accuracy meeting precise standards.
Maintain routine records related to work performed.
Operate a computer and mobile devices.
Work independently and with little supervision.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Perform heavy physical labor.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Digging.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects as assigned by position.
Heavy physical labor.
Seeing to perform grounds work.
HAZARDS:
Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For more information, please contact the
Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer
Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services,
Poway Unified School District
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
Benefits include:
- Retirement - CalPERS
- Holidays - 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12 month employment contract)
- Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12 month employees, increasing with length of service
- Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
- Medical and Prescription Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
- Flexible Benefit Plan Options
For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at:
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The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below.)
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Besides personal home (residential) grounds care, please describe your work experience that qualifies you for the position of Groundskeeper I. (Answering "see resume" or "see application" may disqualify you from further participation in the recruitment process.)
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This position requires a valid California driver's license. Do you possess this license?
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Which of the following are you interested in? Check all that apply.
- Substitute Work
- Part Time Work
- Full Time Work
Required Question