Grounds Person I - TEMPORARY HELP POOL - (2024-2025 School Year)
Grounds Person I - TEMPORARY HELP POOL - (2024-2025 School Year)
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Job Description
Definition
The job of Grounds Person I was established for the purpose/s of supporting the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing basic grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies events and/or recreational activities.
This job reports to the Grounds Person III.Examples of Duties/Essential Job Functions
- Attends unit meetings inservice training workshops etc. (e.g. safety meetings etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
- Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains fields litter etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
- Performs basic grounds maintenance (e.g. mowing pruning leaf blowing etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe attractive environment.
- Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns shrubbery flowers etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
- Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil courtyards flower beds etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate attractive and safe areas for assemblies recreational activities and/or athletic events.
- Prepares routine documents (e.g. work orders materials form etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to other parties.
- Requests materials supplies equipment and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
- Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage vandalism alarms etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Transports a variety of tools equipment supplies etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Employment Standards/Minimum Qualifications
Experience One year of experience in yard landscaping or garden maintenance.
Education High School diploma or equivalency.
RequiredTestingCertificates
Preemployment Proficiency Test
Preemployment Physical Exam
Valid Class C CDL
Continuing Educ./TrainingClearances
Maintain as needed
DOJ/FBI/Background Clearance
TB Clearance
Physical Demands (C)
FLSA Status
NonExempt
Skills Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skillbased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include operating equipment used in grounds maintenance including tractors; weed whips; mowers; hand and power tools; etc.; and adhering to safety practices.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex multistep written and oral instructions. Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include the method of preparing and maintaining various plants; shrubs; lawns; etc.; and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data and use jobrelated equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with specific jobrelated data; and utilize a variety of jobrelated equipment. Problemsolving with data requires following prescribed guidelines and problemsolving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific abilitybased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; meeting deadlines and schedules; working under time constraints and communicating 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 organizations services.
Classified Substitute Rate: $18.48 per hour
On call as neededExamination Process
Materials Required:
1. Completed application
2. High School Diploma or GED
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 thisweb 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 completeALL 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 Personnel Technician Norma Orozcoat or (559)Ext 296.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 persons 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
Executive Director of Student & Family Support Services
1820 Howard Road
Madera CA 93637
Employment Type
Gig
