PT- Groundskeeper

Gadsden School Dist 32; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadsden School Dist 32 is seeking a Groundskeeper to support district-wide grounds maintenance, including outdoor area upkeep, irrigation systems, and equipment care. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and reliable operations across school facilities.

The successful candidate will handle landscaping, field preparation for events, and coordination with maintenance staff to ensure attractive and safe grounds for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in groundskeeping and basic maintenance preferred.
• Criminal background clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor areas (parking lots, fields, landscaped areas) for safety and aesthetics.
• Keep irrigation systems and components in working order; repair as needed.
• Maintain groundskeeping equipment (mowers, trimmers, etc.) in safe condition.
• Monitor site safety and supervise students and staff during events as needed.
• Prepare grounds and athletic fields for events and assemblies.
• Order materials and coordinate with maintenance staff to complete tasks on time.

Skills

Attention to safety

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation systems

Lawn equipment

Job description

Location: District-Wide

Purpose Statement: The job of Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of providing grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities. This job reports to Skilled Maintenance.

Essential Functions:

• Cleans outdoor areas (e.g. parking lot, basketball courts, sports fields, landscaped areas, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a beautiful and safe learning environment.
• Maintains irrigation systems and components (e.g. installs/repairs valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.
• Maintains job related grounds keeping equipment (e.g. saws, mowers, tree trimmers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring for the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.
• Monitors students and staff in and around school (e.g. drop-offs and pick-ups, special events on school grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.
• Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel (e.g. lifts/shredders for tree trimming, parts for sprinklers, seeding/manure/plants for landscaping, etc.) for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, IVP (Identity Verified Print) Fingerprint Clearance Card.