Groundskeeper - M & O at Brentwood Union School District (Northern California)
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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Primary Function: Under general supervision, perform gardening and varied grounds maintenance work at all district facilities.
Performance Responsibilities:
• Plan and develop new landscape areas and renovate existing areas
• Conduct routine safety inspections of grounds and plan required maintenance
• Install and repair sprinkler valves, pipes and heads
• Operate trucks, tractors, sprayers, edgers, lawn mowers, rototillers, and other grounds maintenance equipment
• Maintain site drainage systems and structures
• Assist maintenance personnel in routine maintenance tasks
• Cultivate, water and spray existing plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers
• Fertilize, water mow and trim lawns trees, hedges and shrubs
• Prepare and treat soil for planting
• Spade and fertilize flower beds and set out plants
• Keep assigned areas free of weeds, pests, and plant diseases
• Rake leaves; sweep walks and parking areas; pick up papers
• Prepare athletic fields for district events; clean fields following district events
• Unload and store furniture and supplies and equipment
• Assist custodians when necessary
• Perform general laboring or custodial duties as needed
• All other duties as assigned
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: Proper and safe use of manual and motorized tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance; methods, materials and equipment used in propagating, cultivating, pruning, trimming and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns; proper and safe lawn cutting procedures; maintenance of routine records; operation of district equipment and vehicles safely at all times;
Abilities
Take projects from inception to completion with little or no assistance; understand and carry out oral and written directions; perform mathematical calculations related to measurement; establish and maintain a positive relationship with school district personnel.
ADA Requirements
Stand, bend, twist, reach, grasp, stretch, climb, balance, kneel, crouch or squat, push, pull or drag; occasionally lift and carry objects weighing approximately 30 lbs. (i.e., hand or power tools, etc.); rarely lift and carry objects weighing approximately 50 lbs. (i.e., bags of fertilizer, backpack hand sprayer, trash/clippings, etc.); tolerate exposure to weather. Possess sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, judge distances and spatial relationships, and identify and distinguish objects. Possess sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to twenty feet. Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone.
Experience
Previous groundskeeping experience preferred.
Education
Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade. Must be able to pass standard proficiency test of basic knowledge and skills related test.
Valid California drivers license.
Adopted 11/10/04
Requirements / Qualifications
**ATTENTION** For all current substitutes and external applicants - you must upload ALL the following required documents in order for your application to be considered: -Online Application -Cover Letter -Resume -3 Letters of Recommendation -Proof of passing District Mandatory 70 Question Proficiency Testing; OR Bachelor's degree document, CBEST or Teaching Certificate; **See additional details on testing.** -In addition, all applicants must provide proof of highest level of education (provide copy of diploma or certificate); high school or GED is the minimum requirement. **FOR CURRENT BUSD EMPLOYEES** Please complete an online EdJoin application. Also, an uploaded resume and other listed documents listed on the posting are also highly recommended.
Requirements / Qualifications
**ATTENTION** For all current substitutes and external applicants - you must upload ALL the following required documents in order for your application to be considered: -Online Application -Cover Letter -Resume -3 Letters of Recommendation -Proof of passing District Mandatory 70 Question Proficiency Testing; OR Bachelor's degree document, CBEST or Teaching Certificate; **See additional details on testing.** -In addition, all applicants must provide proof of highest level of education (provide copy of diploma or certificate); high school or GED is the minimum requirement. **FOR CURRENT BUSD EMPLOYEES** Please complete an online EdJoin application. Also, an uploaded resume and other listed documents listed on the posting are also highly recommended.
Comments and Other Information
The Brentwood Union School District has an opening for a full-time Groundskeeper position with our Maintenance & Operations Department:
Schedule:40 hrs per week; Monday-Friday;6:00am-2:30pm; (30 minutes unpaid lunch)
MANDATORY Proficiency Testing is being held on Wednesday, 06/16/2021 at 2:00 PM, at Brentwood Union School District Service Center at 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, 94513.
MUST BRING/WEAR MASK for the proficiency test. Masks MUST be worn outside of our district office, in the lobby, hallways and restroom.
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING PROFICIENCY TESTING and PRE-REGISTRATION FOR TESTING REQUIRED:
Proficiency testing will be held on Wednesday, 06/16/2021 at 2:00pm at the District Office at 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood. If you plan to take the Proficiency Testing, you MUST PRE-REGISTER by emailing Debbie Valladao at dvalladao@brentwood.k12.ca.us, no later than 12:00pm, Tuesday, 06/15/2021. On testing date, please bring a government issued photo ID to check in and allow 1 1/2 hours. NO LATE ENTRIES.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation and the need to ensure appropriate physical distancing of testing participants, if you do not pre-register for testing, you will NOT be allowed to take the proficiency test on Wednesday, 06/16/2021.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TEST IF: you've already passed the district's proficiency test, or have a Bachelor's degree, or have passed the CBEST test exam. However, you MUST ATTACH PROOF of one of those to a completed application by the posting close date and time. WE DO NOT CROSS-REFERENCE PREVIOUS JOB APPLICATIONS and/or POSTINGS, nor do we keep a RECORD OF PROFICIENCY TEST RESULTS on file. This means that you must attach a copy of your test results every time you apply for any given position.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Brentwood Unified School District (BUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. BUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the
Human Resources:
Roxane Jablonski-Liu
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513
District's Title IX Coordinator:
Chris Calabrese
Student Services Director,
255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513
To file a complaint, please utilize the Uniform Complaint process or call (925) 513-6300.
Comments and Other Information
The Brentwood Union School District has an opening for a full-time Groundskeeper position with our Maintenance & Operations Department:
Schedule:40 hrs per week; Monday-Friday;6:00am-2:30pm; (30 minutes unpaid lunch)
MANDATORY Proficiency Testing is being held on Wednesday, 06/16/2021 at 2:00 PM, at Brentwood Union School District Service Center at 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, 94513.
MUST BRING/WEAR MASK for the proficiency test. Masks MUST be worn outside of our district office, in the lobby, hallways and restroom.
PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING PROFICIENCY TESTING and PRE-REGISTRATION FOR TESTING REQUIRED:
Proficiency testing will be held on Wednesday, 06/16/2021 at 2:00pm at the District Office at 255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood. If you plan to take the Proficiency Testing, you MUST PRE-REGISTER by emailing Debbie Valladao at dvalladao@brentwood.k12.ca.us, no later than 12:00pm, Tuesday, 06/15/2021. On testing date, please bring a government issued photo ID to check in and allow 1 1/2 hours. NO LATE ENTRIES.
Due to the current COVID-19 situation and the need to ensure appropriate physical distancing of testing participants, if you do not pre-register for testing, you will NOT be allowed to take the proficiency test on Wednesday, 06/16/2021.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TEST IF: you've already passed the district's proficiency test, or have a Bachelor's degree, or have passed the CBEST test exam. However, you MUST ATTACH PROOF of one of those to a completed application by the posting close date and time. WE DO NOT CROSS-REFERENCE PREVIOUS JOB APPLICATIONS and/or POSTINGS, nor do we keep a RECORD OF PROFICIENCY TEST RESULTS on file. This means that you must attach a copy of your test results every time you apply for any given position.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Brentwood Unified School District (BUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. BUSD prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both educational services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the
Human Resources:
Roxane Jablonski-Liu
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513
District's Title IX Coordinator:
Chris Calabrese
Student Services Director,
255 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood, CA 94513
To file a complaint, please utilize the Uniform Complaint process or call (925) 513-6300.