Gardener

LYNWOOD ASSOCIATES LTD

Lynwood (CA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 52,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

Lynwood Unified School District is seeking a full-time Gardener to provide grounds maintenance at assigned site(s), ensuring attractive and safe outdoor areas and athletic fields. The position supports events and assemblies and reports to a designated administrator.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of grounds maintenance experience and a valid California Class C Driver’s License. DMV driving history may be required after an offer of employment.

Qualifications

Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance work.
Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide grounds maintenance services at assigned site(s); ensure attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields.
Protect against erosion and maintain grounds for assemblies, events and recreational activities.
Perform a variety of special grounds maintenance operations.
This job reports to Designated Administrator.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Job description

Position Details

OPEN TO ALL LYNWOOD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND TO THE PUBLIC.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED (ONLINE ONLY) FROM

AUGUST 24, 2026 – SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 BY 4:30 PM (or sooner)

APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENT(S)/CERTIFICATION(S) DEADLINE:

SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 BY 4:30 PM (or sooner).

The District reserves the right to close the recruitment process at any time, without prior notice, based on District needs and the applicant pool, regardless of the posted application period. While the position may be advertised for up to 10 days, the posting may be closed earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or if hiring needs change.

Anticipated Selection Process (which May Be Subject To Change)

The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District.

ILLUSTRATION PERFORMANCE EXAM: The illustration performance exam portion may have multiple steps which may be administered on different days (100% of total score).

PARTICIPATION IN ALL PORTIONS OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS IS BY OFFICIAL INVITATION ONLY.

Position Details And Duties

FULL-TIME POSITION: EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.

Basic Function

The job of Gardener is done for the purpose/s of providing grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities.

This job reports to Designated Administrator.

Initial/Minimum Qualifications

Your application must provide sufficient information that demonstrates your possession of the initial qualifications including providing any transcripts, certifications, and documents listed below. Failure to provide sufficient information as required or directed within the application will result in the termination of your application. Failure to provide the required information, failure to fill out the application properly according to the application directions provided or the submission of an incomplete application will result in the termination of your application and/or candidacy for position consideration.

Experience

Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance work.
Any other combination of education, training, and experience, which demonstrates that the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, or abilities, may be considered.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Class C Driver's License (Photocopy).

Document Submission Options

OPTION 1: Upload and attach all required documentation(s) in its original form to your application upon submission by the application closing date -OR-

OPTION 2: Submit all required documentation(s) IN-PERSON in its original form, to the Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA by the application closing date.

Applications without supporting documents will be considered incomplete and may be disqualified from further consideration. ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE.

Satisfaction Of Initial Qualifications

You must attach the following documentation(s) to your application upon submission:

Valid Photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License.
Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record WILL BE REQUIRED UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.

Application and Examination Process

The tentative examination process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, supplemental training and experience application screening, documentation(s)/certification(s) screening, written examination, performance examination, illustration examination and/or the oral examination process.

Candidates will receive an email notification and/or regular mail of the examination date and time. It is your responsibility, as the candidate, to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.

General Information

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the examination process, you must submit a written request from your medical provider before your scheduled examination date. Your request will be reviewed to determine eligibility for a reasonable accommodation. For assistance or additional information, please contact the Classified Personnel Department at (310) 886-1600, ext. 8024.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education that students and employees in the Lynwood Unified School District ("District") shall not be subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on the person's actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin or nationality, religion, age, parental status, family status, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, ancestry, political affiliation or any other basis protected by federal law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s), recruitment process, application, acceptance, testing, selection and hiring process and employment.

For any equal right or opportunity concerns or complaints from employees, please contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490. Concerned students should contact the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

Sexual Harassment Prevention

The District prohibits harassment on the basis of sex. Sexual harassment consists of any unwelcome sexual favors and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature made by someone from or in the work or educational setting. Please reference Education Code section 212.5 for further information on the topic. Any individual who believes he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment and/or incidents of sexual harassment impacting recruitment, testing, hiring or employment must report the incident to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX and CC of R Title V Compliance Officer (Employees), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1490 and the Director of Student Services, Title IX and CC or R Title V Compliance Officer (Students), 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA 90262, 310-886-1618.

Examination Process

Please note that the District reserves the right to add, eliminate or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting at any time during the position posting and testing process. The process may include, but is not limited to, further testing inclusive of on-the-job testing, recruitment and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than fifteen (15) days after the certification of an eligibility list. As a result, there may be adjustments if reasonable or necessary.

REVIEW PROCESS

If you would like to review your examination after receiving your test results notice, you must submit the \"Examination Review Form\" to Classified Personnel within seven (7) working days of the result notice date. You may obtain the \"Examination Review Form\" from the Classified Personnel department. It is the responsibility of the job applicant to submit the \"Examination Review Form\" within the designated time frame. If the requirements for the examination review are met, a Classified Personnel will schedule an appointment for the review.

Eligibility List Expiration

Candidates who are successful in all parts of the screening and examination process will be placed on an eligibility list. Typically, an eligibility list for a classification expires after one (1) year (Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one (1) year or expire sooner than one (1) year). Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the classification. If an eligible candidate successfully tests for the same classification before the current eligibility list expires, the eligibility lists will merge and the eligible's most recent examination score will be applied. It is the responsibility of each eligible to know his/her eligibility list status.

License And Certification Requirement

It is the responsibility of the employee to ensure that all licenses and certifications required for this position are up-to-date to remain in the position.

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION

(Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations 50.200.4G/ ED CODE 45277): Some positions may require the ability to speak, read or write a language in addition to English. Such certification and appointment shall be made from among the highest three eligibles.

Pay increases: Pay increases annually on July 1 until the top step is reached. Any employee hired or promoted on or before March 31st shall be entitled to a one-step advancement on the following July 1st (PC Rule 700.200.2)
Paid Holidays: Up to 14 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees. Additionally, classified staff employees—excluding those who are non-represented—may be eligible for three floating holidays, for a total of 17 holidays per fiscal year.
Paid Vacation: Vacation is prorated based on months worked per year (one day is earned per each month worked) and longevity with the District. Please refer to the chart below for vacation rates:

Vacation Chart

1-4 years of service:

12 vacation days (12-month employee);

11 vacation days (11-month employee);

10 vacation days (10-month employee)

5-10 Years Of Service

18 vacation days (12-month employee);

16.5 vacation days (11-month employee);

15 vacation days (10-month employee)

11+ years of service

24 vacation days (12-month employee);

22 vacation days (11-month employee);

20 vacation days (10-month employee)

Health Benefits: For positions 20 hours or more per week the following benefits are provided by the District for classified employees: Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement).
Paid Sick Leave: Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.
Substitute employees are not entitled to benefits. ***

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: I understand that it is my responsibility as the applicant to submit all required documents and/or certifications to the Classified Personnel Department. These materials must be attached to this application at the time of submission or delivered in person by the closing date. *** THIS REQUIREMENT ALSO APPLIES TO ALL PAST AND CURRENT LYNWOOD USD EMPLOYEES ***

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement and agree to adhere to its requirements.

Initial Qualifications--work Experience

How many years of job-related experience do you have? (All experience is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. Your Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the Initial Qualifications for the position. A resume may NOT be submitted in lieu of the online application or any of its required sections.)

I do not have any job-related work experience.
Less than 6 months
6 months or more

INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS--VALID CALIFORNIA CLASS C DRIVER'S LICENSE: This position requires that you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License. A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR CALIFORNIA CLASS C DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED IN- PERSON TO THE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT BY THE CLOSING DATE. Do you currently possess and will be able to submit by the closing date a valid photocopy of your California Class C Driver's License?

Will Be Required Upon Offer Of Employment

This position will require an Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history report UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. The DMV record must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. TO REQUEST AN OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD: The Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history report will be required UPON OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.

I have read, understand and agree with this passage.

Email Notifications

Notifications will be sent to the email address on this application. Applicants should check both their email and spam/ junk inbox for notices. Lynwood USD is not liable for missed communications or any technical or accessibility issues that may impact your email accounts. It is your responsibility, as the applicant to provide the correct contact information by which to be notified. Failure to provide the correct contact information on your application, including not properly filling out any portion of the application correctly or failure to participate in any portion of the examination process will result in termination from the recruitment process.

I have read, understand, and agree with this passage.

Please Read The Following Statement

All information provided in this supplemental application must be accurate and complete. Your answers to the supplemental questions may be used to assess whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Any false or misleading statements may result in disqualification at any point during the application or examination process, or in termination if you are hired. All submitted information is subject to independent verification. Please note that completing these supplemental questions does not replace or eliminate the requirement to complete all other sections of the job application.