Grounds Keeper

Grounds Keeper at Hilmar Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 4/21/2026 Contact Luisa Martinez 2096675701 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Starting at $20.49/hr. plus $17,000 toward health benefits Length of Work Year 260 days Employment Type Full Time Job Description /

Essential Elements:

Print Description:

Under the supervision of the Director of Maintenance & Facilities, the Grounds Keeper performs upkeep and maintenance of school grounds, athletic fields, watering systems, and landscaped areas.

General Duties:

1. Conducts routine grounds care including mowing, pruning, trimming, watering, fertilizing, spraying, and cleaning up. 2. Performs planting, propagating, transplanting, and other landscaping as directed. 3. Assists with the installation and maintenance of watering systems. 4. Assists with maintenance and care of grounds equipment. 5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Basic knowledge of plant care and gardening related chemicals. 3. Must be able to lift 110 pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 25 pounds constantly. 4. Must be able to pass WorkSTEPS Pre-Employment Physical.

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter of Intent 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Intent 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Comments and Other Information Must be able to pass WorkSTEPS Pre-Employment Physical Must be able to perform duties as assigned Please see job description

Additional Requirements:

Current Driver's License DOJ and FBI Background Clearances (at time of hire) TB (tuberculin) clearance (at time of hire) Completion of district mandated training (within 30 days of hire) Comments and Other Information Must be able to pass WorkSTEPS Pre-Employment Physical Must be able to perform duties as assigned Please see job description

Additional Requirements:

Current Driver's License DOJ and FBI Background Clearances (at time of hire) TB (tuberculin) clearance (at time of hire) Completion of district mandated training (within 30 days of hire) Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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