Groundskeeper II

Cajon Valley Union School District; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajon Valley Union School District in El Cajon, CA is seeking a Groundskeeper II to keep district grounds, athletic fields, and landscaping in top condition under the direction of the Director-Facilities, Maintenance & Operations.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting, perform project-based grounds tasks, operate mowers and tractors, and ensure safety and cleanliness across 26 schools in the district.

Qualifications

• Two years of gardening or general grounds maintenance experience.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Training and experience in operating grounds equipment, hand and power tools used in grounds maintenance

Responsibilities

• Maintain District grounds including lawns, shrubs, plants and trees.
• Prepare athletic fields for use.
• Operate grounds equipment, including mowers and tractors.
• Perform project-oriented work according to assigned work orders.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

Under the direction of the Director-Facilities, Maintenance & Operations, maintain District grounds including lawns, shrubs, plants and trees; prepare athletic fields; operate grounds equipment including mowers and tractors; perform project-oriented work according to assigned work orders. Requirements / Qualifications

You're an excellent candidate for our Groundskeeper II position if you are energized by working in a fast-paced work environment, enjoy working in a team, and you possess the following qualifications and competencies:

• Two years of gardening or general grounds maintenance experience.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Training and experience in operating grounds equipment, hand and power tools used in grounds maintenance

Comments and Other Information

WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK HERE:

Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Cajon Valley is "family". Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well-run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family. Don't miss out on this rare opening with us! Located in east San Diego County. The district is 66.3 square miles in size, and serves elementary students in grades K-8 feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees' needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide.

Applicants are notified via email of the status of their application within two weeks of application deadline. This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies up to one year.

WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK HERE:

Ask our employees and the one word they'd use to describe working at Cajon Valley is "family". Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service and meaningful contributions to our well-run district. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in a workplace that is the best place to Live, Work, Play and Raise a Family. Don't miss out on this rare opening with us! Located in east San Diego County. The district is 66.3 square miles in size, and serves elementary students in grades K-8 feeding into the Grossmont Union High School District. The district has approximately 16,600 students, plus approximately 800 preschool students, with 26 schools (6 middle schools, 19 elementary schools and 1 preschool). The District is largely urban in nature with some rural areas. Regardless of what our employees' needs are, we meet them with the personalized attention only a caring school district can provide.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Non-Discrimination Policy Cajon Valley Union School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived 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 gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. A copy of CVUSD’s uniform complaint policy and CVUSD’s non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

For questions or concerns regarding equity and Title lX, please contact: Michelle Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services 750 E. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 619-588-3049 [e-mail]

For application status, email: [e-mail]