Grounds Person I - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026 School Year)

Job Description:

Grounds Person I - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026 School Year)

Description

Under the general direction of the Supervisor - Maintenance, the Grounds Person I provides grounds maintenance services and operations at assigned site/s, including assisting in preparations for assemblies, events, and recreational activities; ensures attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields, protecting against erosion. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with pleasant school grounds which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification.

Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Attends unit meetings,
  
  in-service
  
  training, workshops, etc.
  
  (e.g.
  
  safety meetings)
  
  to
  
  gather
  
  information.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g., storm drains, fields, litter) to prevent flooding and remove hazards.
• Maintains and cleans push and/or walk-type mowers and all other landscaping machinery, tools and equipment; makes minor repairs/services as necessary.
• Operates large gang reel mowers, zero turn mowers and other motorized equipment in the maintenance of District landscaped areas.
• Performs basic grounds maintenance (e.g., mowing, pruning, trimming, leaf blowing) to maintain a safe, attractive environment.
• Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g., lawns, shrubbery, flowers, trees) to keep the grounds attractive and protect against erosion.
• Performs minor irrigation system repairs (e.g., sprinkler heads, drip lines) to maintain performance of water lines.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g., fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds) to provide adequate, attractive, and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities, and/or athletic events.
• Prepares routine documents (e.g., work orders, materials forms) to communicate information to other parties.
• Requests materials, supplies, and equipment and/or support personnel to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms) to taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Sprays premixed or premeasured herbicides using a pump up sprayer as related to current assignment.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. to ensure the availability of materials required at job site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Basic math
  
  
• Methods of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc.
• Grounds maintenance equipment, practices, procedures, and safety practices
  
  
• Oral communication principles and practices
  
  

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate equipment used in grounds maintenance including tractors, weed whips, mowers, hand and power tools
• Operate equipment safely
• Understand and follow complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
• Have flexibility to work with others in a variety of situations
• Solve problems, including with equipment, effectively
  
  
• Meet deadlines and schedules
• Work under time constraints
• Communicate with diverse groups

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School diploma or equivalency.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

One (1) year of experience in yard, landscaping, or garden maintenance.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current California Class C Driver's License for driving district vehicles.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After offer of employment, obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
• Pre-employment physical exam C through District's provider at District's expense
• Enrollment in the Department of Motor Vehicles employer Pull Notice Program and submission of a current DMV driving record printout within six months of employment

Classified Substitute Rate - $19.22 per hour

On-call as needed

**This position is temporary and on call as needed, and there is no guarantee of work days and work hours. There is no contract for this position, and no benefits are provided.**

Materials Required:

1. Completed application

2. Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalency (copy of official transcript OR copy of diploma is acceptable)

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be placed on the Substitute list.

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded, but cannot be used in place of a completed application.



SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the Personnel Commission's office at (559) 675-4500 Ext 294.

The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.

Prince Marshall

Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Wed, 10 Sep 2025

Salary:

19.22 - Hourly