GROUNDSKEEPER I

Groundskeeper I

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District is accepting applications for Groundskeeper I. Summary: Performs a variety of semi-skilled work involving grounds and landscape maintenance of a school facility at a level consistent with skills and abilities as required by the job description. The incumbent in this classification performs the more routine and recurring task and duties assigned to positions within the series. Employees at this level may work on their own and receive instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is performed outdoors, with occasional exposure to temperature extremes.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and/or Experience): High School diploma completion of GED, and one (1) year of experience in gardening, nursery work, or grounds maintenance, and experience in operation of light duty equipment. Licenses and/or Certificates: Requires a valid California (Class C) Driver's License.

Selection Procedure: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request with their application. Resumes are optional. Letters of recommendations are encouraged. All materials received will be acknowledged and treated confidentially.

Employee Benefits: All regular employees who work a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week are entitled to the following fringe benefits (effective on the first of the month following employment). The District offers several options for Medical benefits—SISC Blue Shield, SISC Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser; three Delta Dental plan options; and Vision Care--Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employee and dependents, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability and sick leave coverage for employee only. Classified employees are required to join the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and as such contribute up to 8% of their monthly salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis.

Additional Employment Information: Employment with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, including Board of Trustee approval. As part of the selection process, all new employees are required to provide the following information: new employees must be fingerprinted (paid by the District); TB test (paid by the employee); social security card; picture identification; and authorization to work (I-9). Pay Days: Permanent employees are paid on the last working day of each month. Probation and Salary Policy: Classified positions have a one hundred and thirty days (130) probationary period. New employees typically start on the first step. Any probationary or permanent employee will receive an annual step increment July 1st following fiscal year. Additional step increases occur yearly thereafter until the sixth salary step is achieved. Employees who work less than twelve (12) months per year and/or eight (8) hours per day should calculate their pay rate on an hourly basis and/or refer to hourly rates on the Classified Salary schedule.