$25.42 - $34.07 per hour

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Medical, dental and life insurance benefits

Job Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Equipment Operator operates a ride-on or tractor mower to mow lawns and athletic fields. Grounds Maintenance Equipment Operators also construct and maintain landscaped areas, parking lots, building pads and service roads; demolish existing structures, clear an area in preparation for additional work; ensure availability of items to complete projects on time; and assist others in coordinating work flow and ensuring safety of workers.

Positions in this class apply knowledge of the operation and maintenance equipment used for the beautification, construction and maintenance of grounds and properties.

Requirements / Qualifications

Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent.

Journey-level experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in a school, industrial, or commercial setting where knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance has been acquired.

Experience operating equipment and tools in grounds maintenance. Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Valid California Commercial Driver License (Class A or B)

Attach a driver report from the Calif. DMV. The report must be dated less than 30 days prior to applying for the position.

The record can be obtained at the DMV or printed on the DMV online system:
www.dmv.ca.gov or https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/

A fully-completed online applicaiton is required. Attachments such as a resume are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process.

Length of Work Year / Hours / Work Schedule

12 months / 40 hours per week /6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location

Encinitas, CA

Comments and Other Information

Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process. Exam components may consist of a performance test (weight: 40%), and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weight: 60%).

The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional - Dual Certification. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months.

If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview.

Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing.

The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer.

The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491.