Substitute Groundskeeper

About the Employer

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7500 students in West Sacramento carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917. As the citys premier provider of high-quality education WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion Visual and Performing Arts Career Technical Education AVID and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees with mentoring professional growth opportunities and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity diversity and inclusion WUSD is a vibrant community of educators families and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive.

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WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTCLASSIFICATION: GROUNDSKEEPERSALARY RANGE: 30GROUP: MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS/TRANSPORTATIONDATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION: 01/22/09DESCRIPTION:Under general supervision to perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening work including the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment; and to do related work as OF DUTIES:Maintains grounds around District buildings and facilities in a clean neat and orderly condition; collects and disposes of rubbish; plants fertilizes and cares for lawns and shrubs using power mowers and other hand and power equipment; operates power spraying and other equipment in controlling weeds and pests; prepares and treats soils for planting; trims and prunes trees and hedges; prepares athletic fields for contests; assists with the installation of fences and playground equipment; spades and cultivates flower beds; waters areas not covered by automatic sprinkler systems; may help set up facilities for special events; may help move furniture and equipment; drives vehicles and trucks; may perform incidental maintenance work or assist in the performance of custodial duties on rainy REQUIREMENTS:Possession of an appropriate California operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; maintain a driving record acceptable for coverage under District vehicle insurance :Knowledge of:- Tools materials equipment and standard practices used in grounds and landscape maintenance;- Planting cultivating and caring for lawns shrubs flowers and trees;- Routine maintenance of grounds keeping equipment;- Safe work to:- Operate and maintain a variety of hand tools power tools and power-driven equipment utilized in grounds and landscape maintenance;- Perform heavy physical labor;- Follow oral and written direction;- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of and experience:- Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain such knowledge and abilities would be: One year of previous work experience in maintaining lawns and landscaped Abilities: Work is mostly outdoors sometimes in extreme weather conditions. Frequently require the ability to stand walk bend stoop twist at the waist reach above and below the shoulders perform neck extension flexion and rotation and perform repetitive arm and shoulder motions with moderate exertion. Occasional sitting standing squatting and climbing Requires the ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds and carry up to 50 feet on a frequent basis. Pushing pulling and guiding over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Ability to climb and use ladders safely. Stoop bend squat kneel crouch and reach above and below the shoulders on a regular basis Sufficient hand-eye coordination hand and finger dexterity including the ability to grasp Visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical and safety information. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor with or without assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Requirement: One year of previous work experience in maintaining lawns and landscaped needed: ResumeLetter of Interest3 Current letters of recommendation3 Professional references including full name email address and phone number listed on application. One must be the most recent scan and TB clearance paid for by Groundskeepers are on call and work as needed

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of an appropriate California operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; maintain a driving record acceptable for coverage under District vehicle insurance programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Requirement: One year of previous work experience in maintaining lawns and landscaped needed: ResumeLetter of Interest3 Current letters of recommendation3 Professional references including full name email address and phone number listed on application. One must be the most recent scan and TB clearance paid for by Groundskeepers are on call and work as needed

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of an appropriate California operators license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; maintain a driving record acceptable for coverage under District vehicle insurance programs.

Comments and Other Information

Questions about openings please contact Human Resources at ext are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry age color disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns immediately contact Shea Borges Assistant Superintendent Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at ext. 1046. A copy of the Washington Unified School Districts uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon Excellence Empowerment for Every Student Every Day

Comments and Other Information

Questions about openings please contact Human Resources at ext are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry age color disability gender gender identity gender expression nationality race or ethnicity religion sex sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns immediately contact Shea Borges Assistant Superintendent Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at ext. 1046. A copy of the Washington Unified School Districts uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon Excellence Empowerment for Every Student Every Day