Groundskeeper I (40 hr/wk, 260 days)

Washoe County School District; Nevada; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Leave

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Groundskeeper I to perform maintenance and landscaping on district grounds, athletic fields, and outside facilities. The role requires operating various grounds equipment and occasionally responding to emergencies.

Training will be provided for asbestos and lead-awareness as required. The Groundskeeper I performs duties across different shifts, including early mornings, days, or evenings, and works under supervision to complete routine and semi-skilled

Qualifications

• Six months landscaping or grounds keeping experience.
• Knowledge of basic gardening, pruning and landscaping methods.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada driver license.
• AHERA 16 Hour asbestos training within 12 months of employment (employer providing training).
• OSHA Lead Action Training may be required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Plants, mows, trims, weeds, fertilizes and irrigates lawns, flower beds and fields.
• Cleans and repairs or replaces sprinkler heads; assists in installing or repairing sprinkler systems; repairs fences and signs.
• Assembles and maintains playground and athletic equipment; resurfacing and marking tracks and athletic fields.
• Operates mowers, tractors, backhoes, graders, trucks and related equipment; performs minor repairs on small engines.
• Responds to off-hours district emergencies as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Oral/written instructions

Manual labor

Blueprint reading

Team relationships

Tools

Lawn irrigation

Gardening tools

Equipment operation

Job description

Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Custodial

Job Number 2000018470

Start Date

Open Date 10/19/2026

Closing Date

GROUNDSKEEPER I

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, performs maintenance and landscaping work of routine difficulty on District grounds, athletic fields and outside facilities. Incumbent performs related work as required.

The incumbent may be assigned to any early morning, morning, day or evening shift.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Groundskeeper I classification differs from the Groundskeeper II classification in that the former performs landscape work that is semi- skilled and less difficult and complex in nature.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plants, mows, trims, weeds, fertilizes and irrigate lawns, flower beds and fields; cuts and lays sod; trims shrubs, hedges and trees; sprays flowers and shrubs with insecticides; sweeps, hoses down or removes snow from walkways, drives, parking areas and bleachers; rakes or vacuums leaves; and does general ground cleaning by gathering trash and debris.

Cleans and repairs or replaces sprinkler heads; assists in installing or repairing sprinkler systems; repairs fences, resets fence posts and fastens wire; mixes cement and installs signs and posts; patches asphalt areas and installs parking bumpers; and paints traffic and parking marks on curbs, drives and parking lots.

Assembles, installs, safety checks and repairs playground and athletic equipment; resurfaces and marks tracks and athletic fields for games and practices; levels and repacks track areas; and may be assigned to travel throughout the District inspecting and repairing all outside school playground equipment.

May perform minor carpentry or painting on signs, bleachers, press boxes and athletic equipment; may assist in laying cement for walkways, curbs and gutters; operates mowers, tractors, backhoes, graders, trucks and related equipment and machinery; loads and transports equipment and supplies; performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on small engines.

The incumbent may be called upon on off-hours for school emergencies, such as burglaries, vandalism, fires, snow removal, equipment failures, flooding, etc.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Six (6) months of landscaping or ground keeping experience.

Knowledge of: Basic gardening, pruning and landscaping methods and materials; use of gardening tools, machinery and equipment; and lawn irrigation systems.

Skill at: Working independently; understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; performing heavy manual labor under adverse conditions; reading, understanding and working from blueprints; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Licenses/Certificates: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada driver license, with a driving record acceptable to the District.

Certification

AHERA 16 Hour asbestos training, asbestos certification is required within the first 12 months of employment. Employer will provide training.

Certification

OSHA Lead Action Training. Certification may be required within the first 12 months of employment. Employer will provide training.

Physical Demands: This work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion, such as frequently climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 60 pounds, pushing balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or reaching, crawling in restricted areas. Must have the ability to enter all areas of a facility including attics and crawl spaces. To some extent, the frequency or intensity of physical exertion must also be considered.

Special Considerations: At the following schools (Damonte Ranch HS, Reed HS, Reno HS, Shaw MS, Double Diamond ES, Spanish Springs HS), reclaimed/effluent water is used, which requires that specific safety procedures be observed. Employees assigned to these facilities are required to remain current on the following vaccinations: Typhoid, Hepatitis A and Tetanus. New employees hired into this classification, who will work at any of these locations, are required to complete all vaccinations within 30 days of employment.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E265623

Grade 18

Sch A: $16.76 (entry step)
Sch B: $20.16 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position . View the salary schedules here.

Range/Grade 18

Additional Job Information

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information .
• Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].