Groundskeeper II

Salary: $23.13 - $29.60 Hourly
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-0062
Site/Dept: Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months: 12


Description
Applications will be screened and those whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process which may include any combination of the following: technical/oral examination. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director- Personnel Commission.
PUSD Classification Salary Range: $23.13 - $29.60 per hour

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $23.13 per hour (Step 1) - $26.82 per hour (Step 4)

Limited Term (Substitute) - $23.13 per hour (Step 1)

** These vacancies (2) are 40 hours per week/ 12 months worked, District-wide and is Benefits eligible. **

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).

The current vacancy is 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, located at the Facilities, Maintenance, & Operations (FMO) Department.
BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; prepare field for athletic events and other activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Groundskeeper I - The Groundskeeper I is the entry level classification in the series and performs general grounds maintenance duties at an assigned elementary, middle or continuation high school site.


Groundskeeper II - The Groundskeeper II classification performs a variety of independent grounds maintenance duties including the extensive preparation of athletic fields at an assigned high school site.


Lead Groundskeeper - The Lead Groundskeeper classification plans, organizes and participates in grounds maintenance and landscaping activities at various sites to meet the needs of the District.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:


Mow, edge, trim and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system; inspect grounds areas for maintenance needs and report conditions to appropriate personnel. E


Plant, cultivate, prune, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep, pick up and dispose of cuttings, branches, leaves, and other debris following assigned tasks; haul sand, dirt, fertilizer, and other materials as directed. E


Perform a variety of duties related to the preparation, lining, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas; operate field painters and chalkers; measure play areas according to established guidelines. E


Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper and trash on grounds areas, parking lots, athletic fields, and other assigned areas. E


Operate a variety of power-driven tools equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, sweepers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment used in grounds work; drive a vehicle to conduct work. E


Utilize standard landscaping hand tools such as pruners, loppers, saws, shovels, hoes and rakes. E


Apply pest and weed control methods to eradicate weeds, insects and other pests according to established procedures. E


Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing oil; perform minor repairs as needed. E


Communicate with other staff, faculty, administrators and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues of maintenance, repairs, safety, and other groundskeeping related issues. E


Participate in the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems as assigned; adjust, repair and replace water lines and irrigation heads as necessary. E


Assist and collaborate with outside contractors on special projects. E
Maintain and install Best Management Practices (BMPs) for preventing contaminants from contacting storm water runoff. E


Perform a variety of related grounds duties including applying asphalt cold patch, pouring concrete, installing and maintaining fences. E


Respond to emergency grounds issues as required, including drain flooding, product delivery, downed trees and other issues. E


Maintain routine records related to assigned activities. E


Participate in ongoing training and staff development.


Perform related duties as assigned.
At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an " E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


One year of grounds maintenance experience which would demonstrate the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the typical duties of the position. Experience with athletic field lining and maintenance desirable.


LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:


Valid California Class C driver's license.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:


ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard/keypad and a variety of tools and equipment.
Bending at the waist or crouching.
Kneeling for extended periods of time.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Reaching overhead, horizontally and below the shoulders.
Digging.
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy objects (50 lbs.) as needed for the position.
Heavy physical labor.
Work on uneven or unimproved ground and slippery surfaces.
Sufficient hearing and seeing in order to safely perform the duties of the position.
Climbing in and out of grounds equipment.


HAZARDS:
Exposure to chemicals used in pest control.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases, pesticides.
Exposure to noise and vibration.
Climbing ladders and working from heights.

In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 (Minimum Salary) of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with this rule.


The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability. For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406, View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.

Benefits include:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 18 paid holidays per year (based on 12-month employment contract)
• Vacation - Starting at 12 days per year for 12-month employees, increasing with length of service
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year (for 12 working months)
• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness/Mental Health Benefit
• Flexible Benefit Plan Options

For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at:
01


The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses may disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Please respond accurately and truthfully to all questions. Providing information that is found to be false or misleading may lead to disqualification from the selection process or, in instances where employment has commenced, may result in immediate termination. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02


This position requires a valid California driver's license. Do you possess this license?

• No
• Yes
• No, but I have an out-of-state driver's license

03


This position requires 1 year of grounds maintenance experience. Do you meet this requirement?

• No
• Yes

04


This position requires 1 year of grounds maintenance experience. Please describe your experience performing groundskeeping/landscape maintenance job related duties in lawn and field maintenance, and other grounds maintenance in a professional work setting. Be sure to include, how many years of experience, what tasks/duties you were responsible for, where did you perform this work, and for how long?List N/A if you answered "No" to the previous question. (Answering "See Application", "See Resume", or not providing a response will disqualify your application from further consideration.)
05


Check each box indicating the equipment you have experience operating in a commercial work environment.Check all boxes that apply.

• Tractors
• Mowers
• Edgers
• Blowers
• Sweepers
• Hedge Trimmers
• Chainsaws
• Pruners
• Loppers
• Saws
• Shovels
• Hoes
• Rakes
• Irrigation Systems
• Small Hand Tools

06


Check each box for the task you have experience performing in a work environment.

Check all boxes that apply.

• Mowing
• Edging
• Raking
• Weeding
• Cultivating
• Fertilizing
• Pruning
• Pest Control
• Watering
• Disposing of Debris
• General Grounds Clean Up
• Pouring Concrete
• Installing Fences
• Maintenance of Irrigation Systems

07


How many years of experience do you have performing groundskeeping services such as mowing, edging, trimming, and watering lawns, fields, and other grounds maintenance in a commercial work environment?Select "N/A" if not applicable.

• N/A
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

08


Please describe your experience performing groundskeeping/landscape maintenance job related duties in a professional setting. Be sure to include, how many years of experience, what tasks/duties you were responsible for, where did you perform this work, and for how long.List "N/A" if not applicable.(Note: Any experience listed here MUST also be included in the work history of your application.)(Answering "See Application", "See Resume", or not providing a response may disqualify your application from further consideration.)
09


Please describe your experience lining and maintaining athletic fields. Be sure to include how many years of experience, what tasks/duties you were responsible for, where did you perform this work, and for how long. List "N/A" if not applicable. (Note: Any experience listed here MUST also be included in the work history of your application.) (Answering "See Application", "See Resume", or not providing a response may disqualify your application from further consideration.)
10


Please describe your experience maintaining, installing and repairing irrigation systems. Be sure to include, how many years of experience, what tasks/duties you were responsible for, where did you perform this work and for how long.List "N/A" if not applicable.(Note: Any experience listed here MUST also be included in the work history of your application.)(Answering "See Application", "See Resume", or not providing a response may disqualify your application from further consideration.)
11


Please describe your experience applying pesticides and fertilizers in turf and landscape areas. Be sure to include, how many years experience, what tasks/duties you were responsible for, where did you perform this work, and for how long.List "N/A" if not applicable.(Note: Any experience listed here MUST also be included in the work history of your application.)(Answering "See Application", "See Resume", or not providing a response may disqualify your application from further consideration.)
Required Question