Grounds Construction Supervisor

POSITION

There is currently one (1) position available eight (8) hours per day five (5) days per week twelve (12) months per for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eligibility lists are being established to fill the current position hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies.

FILING PERIOD

Applications for this position will be accepted online only startingFriday June 5 2026 EXTENDED to Thursday July 16 2026. until 4:30 pm.

*Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only*

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the Director of Facilitiesschedules assigns and supervises the work of a crew assigned to perform grounds construction and grounds maintenance work; estimates the cost of labor and material for construction projects; may personally performs skilled work in block wall construction cement pouring and finishing roofing removal and installation; operates power and motorized equipment including backhoe skiploader tractor cement mixer and concrete finishing tools and equipment; meets and confers with outside vendors and contractors; coordinates schedules and projects with site administrators; and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The primary duties of a position in this class are to assign direct and supervise personnel performing skilled grounds construction work and grounds maintenance work. As a working supervisor the incumbent personally performs grounds construction duties at a skilled level. The incumbent meets and confers with the Director of Facilities to resolve conflicts in work priorities complaints and personnel problems. Since multiple projects are in progress at various locations throughout the District the incumbent must regularly check work in progress and be able to work with minimal supervision exercising initiative and keeping the Director apprised of the status of projects. While the incumbent works within established procedures judgment is exercised on a daily basis in handling situations and determining work priorities. Consequence of error in this class is high. Errors in estimating projects may impact the Departments budget. Failure to train employees on safe working procedures and to regularly monitor their performance may result in injury to employees students the public and/or damage to expensive equipment. Failure to complete projects on a timely basis may impact the educational program.

The class Grounds/Construction Supervisor is distinguished from the class of Grounds/ Construction Worker in that while the latter performs semi-skilled construction duties they do not have formal supervisory responsibilities for the construction and grounds crew.

EDUCATION: Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required.

EXPERIENCE: Equivalent to three years of full-time experience in grounds construction and maintenance work including fence and block wall construction cement pouring and finishing is required. Supervisory experience and roofing removal and installation experience is desirable.

LICENSE/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Class C California Driver License and a good driving record is required and must be maintained during employment.
• Completion of the Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM) training within the probationary period.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):

• High School Diploma/Equivalent or highest completed diploma (GED AA/BA/MA)

Document(s) may be emailed to . Applications without the supporting document(s) will be considered incomplete and will bedisqualified.Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Employees in this classification drive a District vehicle to multiple locations to work both inside and outside in changing temperatures poorly ventilated areas inadequate lighting wet or damp areas confined spaces at heights using ladders or scaffolding with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts sharp objects fumes moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust lead asbestos gases chemicals odors toxic materials explosive substances loud noises vibrations hands in water in direct contact with the public students and District personnel and in the absence of direct supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees in this classification stand walk lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; stoop kneel crawl and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers wrists and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms legs and hands; reach overhead; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; operate a vehicle; use a computer telephone and radio.

OPEN / PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION
The examination process may consist of a

• Supplemental Application Screening Panel (Training and Experience) or Job-Related Written Exam

• Technical Project / Structured Interview.

Only the most qualified applicants as determined by the evaluation of the Supplemental Application will be invited to the Technical Project / Structured Interviews.

PROOF OF EDUCATION:

If you received your education outside of the United States you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service please access the following: RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director the new employees eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval of any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

APPOINTMENT

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veterans / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination tuberculosis test background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.

In accordance with Education Code 45301 an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment with a MONEY ORDER ONLY payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT

For entry level classes veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied upon initial hire.