Groundskeeper

ReNEW Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Unified is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform routine grounds maintenance, landscaping, and related tasks to keep outdoor spaces clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and the community. You will operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, and basic irrigation adjustments, assist with equipment care, and collaborate with the Lead Groundskeeper to meet district standards.

This 12-month, full-time role runs 6:30am to 3:00pm and requires a valid CA driver's license and a 30-day DMV record;

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates should demonstrate reliability and safety focus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, plant, and clean outdoor areas to maintain district standards.
• Support irrigation operations with minor maintenance.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness by following procedures and reporting hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lawn 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.