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Job Description
Groundskeeper at Maintenance & Operations at Lodi Unified Print Application Deadline 6/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/11/2026 Contact Emily Smith Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $21.77 - $26.41 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info $21.77 - $26.41 Per Hour Length of Work Year 260
Work Days Employment Type Full Time Hours:
8 Hours Per Day View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
BASIC FUNCTION
Perform grounds maintenance of District and school grounds, athletic fields and landscaped areas; operate a variety of light or heavy power and grounds equipment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, equipment and materials used in groundskeeping work. Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs. Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds. Proper operation of heavy grounds equipment. Basic maintenance and repair of irrigation system. Basic record-keeping technique. Proper lifting techniques.
ABILITY TO
Perform general grounds maintenance duties safely including mowing, edging and weeding. Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests. Operate heavy power equipment used in groundskeeping work. Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools in groundskeeping work. Perform minor repairs of grounds tools and equipment. Sharpen mowing equipment using precision equipment. Perform heavy manual labor. Observe legal and defensive driving practices; understand and follow oral and written instructions. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in farming, gardening or grounds work.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline: High School Diploma OR Equivalent OR Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid California Driver's License. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. A pre-employment drug screening will also be administered. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.
Requirements / Qualifications
BASIC FUNCTION
Perform grounds maintenance of District and school grounds, athletic fields and landscaped areas; operate a variety of light or heavy power and grounds equipment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, equipment and materials used in groundskeeping work. Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs. Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds. Proper operation of heavy grounds equipment. Basic maintenance and repair of irrigation system. Basic record-keeping technique. Proper lifting techniques.
ABILITY TO
Perform general grounds maintenance duties safely including mowing, edging and weeding. Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds, insects and other pests. Operate heavy power equipment used in groundskeeping work. Use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools in groundskeeping work. Perform minor repairs of grounds tools and equipment. Sharpen mowing equipment using precision equipment. Perform heavy manual labor. Observe legal and defensive driving practices; understand and follow oral and written instructions. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in farming, gardening or grounds work.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline: High School Diploma OR Equivalent OR Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Higher Education Degree
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid California Driver's License. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Cost of the exam will be borne by the District. A pre-employment drug screening will also be administered. If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted. A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview. Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin. •Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail. •Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below). Comments and Other Information
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin. •Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail. •Interested applicants should submit a Lodi Unified School District Classified application (click below). Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
