Groundskeeper

ReNEW Schools; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Unified is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to perform routine grounds maintenance and landscaping, support irrigation operations, and keep outdoor areas safe and welcoming for students, staff, and the community.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid California driver’s license, and the ability to work as part of a team with adherence to district safety standards. This is a 1.0 FTE position, 40 hours per week, 6:30am–3:00pm.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12th grade or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• 30 day DMV report required, if hired.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance and beautification (mowing, trimming, planting, cleanup).
• Support irrigation system operations, adjustments and minor maintenance.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness across outdoor areas by following procedures and reporting hazards.
• Assist with inventory and equipment care, including cleaning and organizing tools and workspaces.
• Safely operate machinery and tools (mowers, trimmers, blowers, forklifts) under supervision.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain district-standard grounds.
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and pride in safe outdoor environments.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Irrigation system operation

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Forklifts

Job description

The impact you will have:

As a Groundskeeper you will perform general gardening and landscaping work, as well as cleaning, operating, and maintaining facilities in an efficient and safe way to meet customer needs and support an enriching educational environment for our students, staff, and community. A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/Groundskeeper

Who you are:

As an experienced groundskeeper, you are a detail-oriented professional who has excellent time management skills and a commitment to customer service and safety. You are able to work well independently and within a team. You apply best practices and have a desire to continuously improve and grow within our organization.

As a Groundskeeper, you will collaborate with the Lead and Head Groundskeeper and be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Performing routine grounds maintenance and beautification, including mowing, trimming, planting, and cleanup.
• Supporting irrigation system operations, including adjustments and minor maintenance.
• Maintaining safety and cleanliness across outdoor areas by following established procedures and reporting hazards.
• Assisting with inventory and equipment care, including cleaning and organizing tools and workspaces.
• Safely operating machinery and tools, such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and forklifts, under supervision.
• Working collaboratively with the team to ensure grounds are maintained to district standards.
• Demonstrating reliability, teamwork, and pride in maintaining safe and welcoming outdoor environments.

What you need for this position:

• Completion of 12th grade or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Resume
• Valid CA driver's license
• 30 day H-6 DMV report required, if hired

Location:

• Maintenance Department
• 1.0 FTE - 40hrs./week - 6:30am-3:00pm
• 12-Month Position

SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement

Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.

Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.

SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.

San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.

When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail].

Note to internal applicants:

• Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share.Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.
• To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.