Grounds Maintenance Worker I

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District is seeking a dedicated grounds maintenance worker for the Facilities Services Department. The role is 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, supporting beautification and upkeep of district grounds under supervision of the Facilities Manager.

Applicants must have six months of professional grounds maintenance or landscaping experience and a valid California driver's license. The recruitment aims to establish an eligibility list for current and future vacancies.

Qualifications

• Six months of professional grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.
• Valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Gardening

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

To fill a current vacancy, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year in the Facilities Services Department, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for 6 months.

This recruitment requires a copy of your California driver's license, and must be submitted with your application at the time of applying on-line.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please here to view the job description. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to six months of professional grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.

LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California driver's license.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of a multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

Step 1: Application Screening

Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the written examination.

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID and the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam.

Step 2: Written Examination (weighted 50%)

is scheduled for Monday, September 16th, 2026. Applicants will be tested on grounds, equipment & procedures, safety, and human relations. Applicants must pass the written examination to advance to the qualifications appraisal interview. A photo ID is required for admittance to the exam.

Step 3: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%)

is scheduled for the week of September 22th, 2026. All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION

New Hires – Initial Salary Placement

The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria:

• Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification)
• Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position)

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%

(Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application. Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.

Other:

Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental 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. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)