Grounds Maintenance Worker at Antioch Unified School District
About the Employer
We are a unified school district serving more than 16,150 students in grades K -12. We have thirteen elementary schools, four middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, three specialized high schools, two alternative high schools and one K-8 school. We also offer a home schooling program, adult education courses and other unique programs to fit the needs of all students. Our school district employs approximately 1,100 certificated and nearly 900 classified employees. Antioch Unified School District is centrally located in the East Bay and provides ready access to scenic mountains, waterfronts, wine country, historical sites and the Pacific Ocean. Antioch is known as the “Gateway to the Delta” and is one of California’s oldest cities, with a diverse community of approximately 100,000. The Antioch Unified School District is a Merit System District. As such, final selection of our classified staff members will be made from candidates who have been placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility is determined via an evaluation and competitive screening/scoring of a candidate’s training and experience as demonstrated on the application and responses provided in the supplemental questions.
Requirements / Qualifications
Unit: CSEA Current Vacancies: 2 Full-Time Work Year: 12 Months Work Hours: 1) 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2) 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Salary Range 128: Step A $4,613 Step B $4,847 Step C $5,092 Step D $5,350 Step E $5,621 Step F $5,905 Promotional/Open * The promotional group as well as the public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31,2023, by 4:30 p.m. Please apply here on Edjoin.org or download an application and information at www.Antiochschools.net. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Classified Human Resources at 925-779-7500 Ext. 55200. Do not leave any blank fields on the application. A resume is optional to further describe your qualifications. Your application may be disqualified if it is incomplete, or any fields are left blank or state "see resume" or "see attached". Any requests for reasonable accommodations must be submitted along with your application packet. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks after the closing date.
Basic Function: Under the direction of the Supervisor-Grounds Maintenance, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. Knowledge of: Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding. Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs. Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance. Basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests. Basic record-keeping techniques. Health and safety regulations. Ability to: Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. Line, mark and drag athletic fields in preparation for sports and special events. Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests as assigned. Operate and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance. Maintain routine records related to work performed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. (See job description for full details). Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description. Licenses / Other Requirements: Valid California Driver’s License.
Requirements / Qualifications
Unit: CSEA Current Vacancies: 2 Full-Time Work Year: 12 Months Work Hours: 1) 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2) 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Salary Range 128: Step A $4,613 Step B $4,847 Step C $5,092 Step D $5,350 Step E $5,621 Step F $5,905 Promotional/Open * The promotional group as well as the public may apply. The promotional side of the eligibility list shall take precedence when certifying eligibles. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, March 31,2023, by 4:30 p.m. Please apply here on Edjoin.org or download an application and information at www.Antiochschools.net. If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Classified Human Resources at 925-779-7500 Ext. 55200. Do not leave any blank fields on the application. A resume is optional to further describe your qualifications. Your application may be disqualified if it is incomplete, or any fields are left blank or state "see resume" or "see attached". Any requests for reasonable accommodations must be submitted along with your application packet. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within two weeks after the closing date.
Basic Function: Under the direction of the Supervisor-Grounds Maintenance, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. Knowledge of: Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding. Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs. Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance. Basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests. Basic record-keeping techniques. Health and safety regulations. Ability to: Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. Line, mark and drag athletic fields in preparation for sports and special events. Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests as assigned. Operate and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance. Maintain routine records related to work performed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. (See job description for full details). Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description. Licenses / Other Requirements: Valid California Driver’s License.
Comments and Other Information
Selection and Examinations - Written and Oral: The selection process will consist of an application and supplemental screening for completeness and qualifications. A written exam (weighted 40%) and an oral interview exam (weighted 60%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exams. The date of the exams is to be determined. Candidates must pass both exams to be placed on the eligible list for hire. Final selection will be made from those who achieve the three highest ranking scores.
STRENGTH TESTING: All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer, Pre-Placement Physical Evaluation Program (PEP). This physical strength test helps us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job.
The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD 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, immigration status, 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 education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator: Christine Ibarra, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500.
A Merit System District - An Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 3/10/2023
Comments and Other Information
Selection and Examinations - Written and Oral: The selection process will consist of an application and supplemental screening for completeness and qualifications. A written exam (weighted 40%) and an oral interview exam (weighted 60%) will be conducted. A passing score must be achieved on each portion of the exams. The date of the exams is to be determined. Candidates must pass both exams to be placed on the eligible list for hire. Final selection will be made from those who achieve the three highest ranking scores.
STRENGTH TESTING: All offers of employment are conditional upon the applicant’s satisfactory results of the Post Offer, Pre-Placement Physical Evaluation Program (PEP). This physical strength test helps us select employee candidates that have demonstrated a minimum level of strength to perform the essential functions of the job.
The Antioch Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. AUSD 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, immigration status, 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 education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the District's Title IX Coordinator: Christine Ibarra, Associate Superintendent, Educational Services, 510 G Street, Antioch, CA 94509, 925-779-7500.
A Merit System District - An Equal Opportunity Employer Posted 3/10/2023
Application Deadline
3/31/2023 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/10/2023
Contact
Jackie Cortez
925-779-7500 55200
925-779-7500 55200
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Monthly Salary Range: Step A $4,613.50 to Step F $5,905.67
Length of Work Year
12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
FINAL FILING DATE
FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023, BY 4:30 P.M.
RECRUITMENT TYPE
PROMOTIONAL / OPEN