LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER

Lead GroundskeeperCalifornia School for the Deaf, Riverside$3,967.00 - $5,156.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Final Filing Date: 11/19/2026Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades (SBT), the Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for being a strong and respectful team leader in the management of the campus landscape. The Lead Groundskeeper leads a crew of groundskeepers in the maintenance and beautification of the campus landscaping at California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR), a more than 60 acre campus with residential students ranging in age from early childhood through high school. Propagates and cares for flowers, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Maintain sports fields. Keeps exterior grounds, parking lots and patios neat, clean, and presentable to the public at all times. When necessary, escorts and oversees the work of outside contractors and other CSDR staff assigned to assist with grounds keeping activities. Maintains equipment and recommends repairs/replacement. Programs irrigation controllers and performs minor irrigation repairs. Responds to work orders. Tracks usage and requests materials and supplies such as; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), herbicides, fertilizers, and various tools and equipment. Work schedule is 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday with RDO's S/S/H. California School for the Deaf, Riverside is a 24-hour residential campus. Incumbent may be required to work outside normal business hours due to operational need for special events or projects.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance. This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Job Code #: JC-538211Position #(s): 205-300-0725-002Working Title: Lead GroundskeeperClassification: LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER $3,967.00 - $5,156.00 A *Plus a monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 10% of the base salary. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions: 1Work Location: Riverside CountyTelework: In OfficeJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeFacility: California School for the DeafWork Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pmWork Week: Monday - FridayFrom its inception in 1953, the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) has attracted deaf scholars and steadfast staff with innovative spirit and a desire to serve deaf students. These exceptional individuals have created paths of success and opportunities for our students while eliminating any and all barriers. CSDR's mission is to provide its students a place to engage in a positive environment where American Sign Language (ASL) and English are valued, cultures are embraced, learning is relevant, and self-worth is uplifted. In collaboration with families and school communities, Southern California students prepare for college and careers through academic rigor, innovative technology, and extra-curricular opportunities.Department Website: must have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. List eligibility may be obtained by meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the examination bulletin and obtaining a passing score on the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire. The examination bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources Web page at: applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside California School for the Deaf Attn: Human Resources/Cecilia Williams 3044 Horace Street Riverside, CA 92506Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside California School for the Deaf Human Resources/Cecilia Williams 3044 Horace Street Riverside, CA 92506 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE ADMINISTRATION BLDG. 08:00 AM - 04:00 PMThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Cecilia Williams View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.EEO Contact: Office of Equal Opportunity Director/Civ View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account is highly recommended.Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareer Account.Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for