School Grounds & Custodial Technician

Kern High School District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern High School District is seeking a Grounds/Custodial Worker in Bakersfield, CA. The role covers general grounds maintenance, custodial duties, and related facilities upkeep at assigned school sites.

Responsibilities include setting up bleachers, reporting hazards, and assisting with maintenance tasks. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor and possess a California driver’s license where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of grounds keeping and landscape methods and practices.
• Safe use, maintenance, and operation of grounds keeping tools and hand power equipment.
• Safe use and application of pesticides and herbicides for pest/weed control purposes.
• Read and write at a level necessary to perform required duties successfully.
• Must possess the ability to perform heavy physical labor.

Responsibilities

• Will perform general grounds maintenance work such as removing and replacing fences, posts, and signs.
• Digs post holes and trenches.
• Maintains hoses, supplies, tools and equipment in proper condition.
• Assists with general custodial maintenance work as required.
• Sets up portable bleachers for athletic events and special assemblies.
• Reports unsafe hazards and conditions to appropriate authority.
• May direct the work of student assistants or other temporary help.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Custodial work

Pesticide application

Heavy physical labor

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn care equipment

Job description

Kern High School District is seeking a Grounds/Custodial Worker in Bakersfield, CA. The role covers general grounds maintenance, custodial duties, and related facilities upkeep at assigned school sites.

Responsibilities include setting up bleachers, reporting hazards, and assisting with maintenance tasks. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor and possess a California driver’s license where applicable.