Ground Equipment Operator I

Ground Equipment Operator I at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Print Application Deadline 5/29/2026 4:30 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/12/2026 Contact Gisel Gonzalez 951-788-7135

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80116 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $26.06 - $31.68 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 20 Length of Work Year 12 month work year, 8 hours per day, 5:45 AM - 2:15 PM Employment Type Full Time Location Maintenance & Operations Additionally An eligibility list may be established from this recruitment to fill future vacancies. RUSD Employees Interested in a Transfer If you are interested in a transfer you MUST submit your application via this recruitment and submit the Transfer Request Form. Testing/Interview Information Applicants requiring testing will be notified via Edjoin. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via telephone or Edjoin. About the Employer With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas. Job Summary Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment utilized in mowing and trimming grass, moving dirt and transporting materials and equipment. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years experience in the operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment including large gang mowers and related equipment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED

• Resume
• One (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two years.
• Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire.

Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years experience in the operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment including large gang mowers and related equipment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California Driver's License.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION MUST MEET THE CRITERIA LISTED ABOVE AND MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED

• Resume
• One (1) current professional letter of recommendation dated within the last two years.
• Application is filled out completely (no blank spaces) High School Diploma or Transcripts will be required upon hire.

Riverside Unified will not accept attachments via fax, walk in, or emails. If you are having difficulties adding attachments to your application or any other questions please contact the Edjoin help desk at (888) 900-8945 for assistance. Comments and Other Information The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact

Equity Compliance Officer:

Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org,

Title IX Coordinator:

Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504

Coordinator:

Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org,

Title II Coordinator:

Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. Comments and Other Information The Riverside Unified School District prohibits, at any district program, activity, or employment setting, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, against an individual or group based on one, or a combination of two or more, protected characteristics, which include, but may not be limited to, race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic group identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; disability, medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy, false pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or related conditions or recovery; and parental, marital, and family status; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints, contact

Equity Compliance Officer:

Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80426, drmarshall@riversideunified.org,

Title IX Coordinator:

Bethany Scott, Coordinator of Title IX and Compliance, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951)788-7135 ex. 80135, bscott@riversideunified.org, and Section 504

Coordinator:

Gerardo Arenas, Administrator - Program Coordinator, Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301, garenas@riversideunified.org,

Title II Coordinator:

Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, rayala@riversideunified.org, and CCR Title 5: Mr. Timothy Walker, Deputy Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501, twalker@riversideunified.org. Links Related To This Job Employee Transfer Form NonDiscrimination/Uniform Complaint Policies and Procedures Title IX Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures Best of Riverside View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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