Grounds Maintenance Worker I

Tuesday - Saturday 8 hours/day 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

SALARY: Range 21-22 - $3670 to $5242 monthly rate
Salary prorated based on start date and prior experience or additional skills.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATIONS:

• All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant.

• All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicant.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted on or before THURSDAY JULY 31 2025 by 4:30 p.m.

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

LUCIA MAR UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

HUMAN RESOURCES

602 Orchard Street Arroyo Grande CA 93420 x1193

DATE: January 10 1995
TITLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I
SALARY RANGE: 21

JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision to perform general and varied groundskeeping and maintenance work.

QUALIFICATIONS
a. Required:
1. High school graduation or its equivalent.
2. Possession of a valid California drivers license and qualify for insurability by the districts authorized insurance carrier.
3. Knowledge of proper use methods materials tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance and general utility

work; operation and use of a variety of hand tools and power driven equipment commonly used in grounds

maintenance work; appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
4. Ability to perform general grounds maintenance work; use or learn to use hand and power driven tools common to

groundskeeping and maintenance work; perform simple servicing and adjustment to grounds equipment; perform work

using appropriate safety precautions and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and

maintain effective relationships; work off the ground using ladders scaffolds and/or mechanical lifts; work out-of-doors

during inclement weather; mix and apply pesticides and weed abatement chemicals.
b. Desirable:
1. One (1) year of experience in general groundskeeping gardening maintenance or general labor work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Operate hand and small riding power mowers edgers and sweepers.
2. Edge around walks plant beds fences and related grounds areas.
3. Trim and prune shrubs hedges and trees.
4. Use hand tools to remove weeds from school grounds landscaped areas and athletic fields.
5. Drive light truck.
6. Load truck with debris and material.
7. Sweep and blow asphalt areas.
8. Prepare cultivate and fertilize bedding and lawn areas.
9. Pick up refuse.
10. Plant trees shrubs flowers and grass.
11. Assist in the preparation lining marking and dragging of athletic fields tracks or related areas.
12. Haul sand dirt sawdust and straw and distribute where needed.
13. Haul materials and distribute where needed.
14. Apply low-toxic insecticides.
15. Service and make minor repairs to equipment.
16. Move and arrange bleachers and equipment used for special events or for reassignment.
17. Assist in installation and repair of fences.
18. Install and repair playground equipment.
19. Perform other duties as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
2. Physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate hand and power driven tools and equipment used in

grounds/maintenance work.
3. Ability to bend and twist kneel and stoop.
4. Ability to work off the ground using ladders scaffolds and/or mechanical lifts without losing balance.
5. Ability to work around plants shrubs and ground covers without allergic reactions.
6. Ability to see and read with or without vision aids.
7. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
NOTE: This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.