Substitute - Groundskeeper

San Jose Unified School District; California, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

San José Unified is seeking a Substitute Groundskeeper to help keep campuses safe, attractive, and well‑maintained. You will perform essential grounds maintenance tasks so regular staff can focus on teaching and learning.

You’ll work outdoors on elementary to high school campuses, following safety guidelines and district policies. A valid California driver’s license and reliable work ethic are required. This role supports student success by maintaining welcoming outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Completion of 12th grade or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Resume
• Valid CA driver's license

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, clean, and attractive outdoor environments on school campuses.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks to support teaching spaces and outdoor areas.

Education

12th grade or equivalent

Job description

The impact you will have:

As a Substitute Groundskeeper, you will help ensure our campuses remain safe, attractive, and well-maintained by providing essential grounds maintenance support when regular staff are unavailable. Your work will help create clean, functional, and welcoming outdoor learning environments where students can learn, staff can work, and the community can take pride in our schools. By maintaining the beauty, safety, and usability of our campuses, you play an important role in supporting student success and helping prepare today‘s students to become the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow.

Who you are:

You are a dependable and hardworking professional who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, and attractive outdoor environments. You are adaptable, safety-conscious, and enjoy working outdoors while contributing to the appearance and functionality of our schools. Whether supporting an elementary school, middle school, high school, or district facility, you approach every assignment with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to creating welcoming campuses where students and staff can thrive.

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

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 a short period 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 [e-mail].