Groundskeeper

Under limited supervision to perform grounds maintenance and general gardening work; to operate power grounds equipment; and to do other related work as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Cultivate water mow and trim lawns shrubs hedges trees and flowers.

Operate edgers power clippers small mowers sprayers tractors trucks chain saws power edgers power trimmers and other grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools.

Apply weed killers fertilizers and pesticides to eradicate weeds.

Plant transplant and remove plants and shrubs.

Service and make minor non-technical repairs to grounds equipment.

Fill level roll smooth and prepare ground for planting.

Haul dirt trash and other materials.

Assist in the installation and repair of the sprinkler system.

Use hand tools to work soil and remove weeds undergrowth and debris from grounds and landscaped areas.

Sweep vacuum and blow walks driveways parking lots and other areas.

Rake leaves and pick up paper and rubbish.

Install landscapes in accordance with plans and instructions.

Clean gutters and drains.

Operate manual and automatic sprinkler system.

Ensure safety by removing or reporting hazards; especially pertaining to landscape.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic tools materials equipment and practices of routine groundskeeping work.

Operation use and maintenance of power grounds equipment.

Good work habits.

Methods materials and tools used in groundskeeping work.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Basic addition subtraction multiplication and division skills.

ABILITY TO:

Perform general grounds maintenance and routine gardening work.

Operate grounds equipment.

Use hand and power tools of gardening and groundskeeping work safely.

Use chemicals and fertilizers properly.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff students administrators parents and others.

Calculate amount of product or supplies needed.

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge skills and abilities would be qualifying.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Drivers License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Work outside in weather extremes of the local climate.

Be exposed to harsh substances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

See to drive and operate equipment; have depth perception.

Hear normal equipment operation and work area noise.

Speak in a normal voice to be able to be heard and understood at the work site.

Reach horizontally and vertically with arms.

Use hands to operate hand and power tools requiring strength and coordination.

Use hands and fingers to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly.

Stand for prolonged periods.

Use lower body mobility to stand walk stoop bend crawl and extend legs.

Lift and carry or push objects which may exceed 100 pounds.

If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment the exam dates are:

Qualifying Exam: September 5 2025

Oral Exam: Anticipated for the week of September 8 2025

Please make arrangements to be available on the dates above. There will be no make up exams offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in the job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or this posting please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at .

Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid. Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance short term disability and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

For more information please view the Benefits tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our communitys rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff families our community and our students own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

Reflect our diverse community

Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

Empower students furthest from opportunity

Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility

Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear harassment or discrimination

Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

Foster students potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs activities and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification immigration status age religion marital or parental status pregnancy status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management Title IX and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints please call ext 34102 or 34201 or email The address is 24411 Amador Street Hayward CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available free of charge upon request.

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