Substitute Groundskeeper I

RELEASE DATE

APPLICATION

DEADLINE

JOB POSTING #:

THE POSITION

William S Hart Union High School District Personnel Commission - Classified Employment

OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT SUBSTITUTE GROUNDSKEEPER I

June 24, 2026 Continuous 26-SGRDI-001 SubstitutesGroundskeeperare called to workI - on an as-needed basis.

SALARY RANGE

MINIMUM • $22.54/hour

QUALIFICATIONS

One year of experience in a groundskeeping, landscaping or equivalent capacity.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Valid California driver's license required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All applicants must apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hartdistrict A resume will NOT be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed online

NOTIFICATION OF

application.

STATUS:

Online applications will be screened to determine the minimum

EXAM PROCESS

qualifications are met. All applicants will be notified of his/her W itten

Exam:

qualification status via email as hiring needs arise. Exam Weights Qualified applicants will be invited via email periodically throughout the posting period to a remote, on demand written exam. -

Written:

100%

ALL APPLICANTS

A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination(s) in order to be placed on an eligibility list. Ranking on a list is determined by scores attained plus any applicable seniority points. As part of your rights, Merit Rule section 2.14.C, Review and Appeals of Examination states, "if a candidate wishes to protest any part of the examination, the protest must be submitted in writing to the Classified Personnel Director d ring the five (5) day review period". The revi w period is the days following notification of your test results. Please review this section in the rules for additional details. If you have any questions, please contact the Personnel Commission Office at (661) 259-0033, ext. 411. intimidation, harassment (includin sexual harassment), or bullying based on The William S. Hart Union High School District prohibits mmigration status, religion, age, marital status pregnancy, parental a person's actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, nationaldiscrimination, ffiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, gender , status, physical mental disability, medical co dition, mi origin,ve status, politicalancestry, teristics.expressionFo genetic n, sexual orientation, or withlitaryperson orterangroup with one or more of these actual or perceived questions complaints, contact Chief Administr ve Officer - Student Servi es and Section 504 Coordina Jan Daisher, and/o Director of Human informatio association charac Resources and Ti le II / Title IX Coordinator, Mark . Both can be reached at the William S. Hart Unitorn High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, (661) 259- 0033, by email: UCP@hartdistrict.org . Crawford (incluido el acoso sexual) o intimidación El Distrito de Escuelas Secundarias William S. Hart Union prohíbe la discriminación, la intimidación, acos sada en la r alidad o percepción de una a raza, color, etnia, origen nacional, estado migratorio, religión, edad, estado civil, estado discapacidad físicapersonmental, condición médica, estado militar ve afiliacascendencia,ón , sexo, género, identidad de géner expresión d género, información genética, sexual, o asociación con una un grupo con uno más de estos características embarazo, pr guntas o quejas, comuníqu personaterano, política de la Secc 504, Jan percibidas. Para on el Director Administrativ - Servicios Estudiantiles y Coo parental, orientación . Ambos puedenrdinadorse contactado eiónWilliam S. Daisher, y/o con el Director de Recursos Humanoesey Coordinador del Título II / Título IX, Mark Cra Hart Union High School District, 21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, (661) 259-0033,wfordpor correo electrónico: UCP@hartdistrict.org. William S.

Hart Union High School District Position Description Position:

Groundskeeper I Job Family:

Maintenance and Operations FLSA:

Non-exempt Approved by: Personnel Commission, September 17, 2009

Salary Range:

160

Revised:

October 9, 2013, December 14, 2017 Summary Under the direction of the principal or assigned administrator, performs a variety of work involving maintenance and beautification of public access grounds, gardens, roadways, walkways, parking areas, and sports fields. Works at an administrative office location or at a school site where work direction, oversight, and guidance are received from a Plant Manager. Distinguishing Career Features The Groundskeeper I is fully qualified in grounds maintenance. To be accepted as a Groundskeeper I, incumbents must demonstrate competency in landscape and grounds maintenance and beautification, an awareness of grounds safety, and preparing athletic fields. Advancement to Groundskeeper II is based on need and requires competency in operating specialized equipment and in-depth knowledge of turf management, irrigation and horticulture. Groundkeeper IIs will usually serve as part of a district-wide groundskeeping team, serving sites on a regularly scheduled basis, performing specific projects requiring advanced skill. Advancement to Groundskeeper III is based on need and compliance with the qualifications of the position, including the ability to lead a small groundskeeping team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Mows, edges, aerates, and performs spot re-seeding of lawns. Operates and cleans appropriate related equipment, which may include power walking and riding lawn mowers, power blowers, edgers, aerators, seeders, common light duty trucks, and other motorized equipment requiring similar skill. Performs light trimming of shrubs, hedges, and trees. Hoes weeds and rakes lawns and gardens. Assists with landscaping projects. Constructs and contours raised beds, gardens, and drainage areas. Plants and cultivates trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs. Applies fertilizer as needed. Spades and otherwise prepares grounds for planting. Removes weeds, blows, rakes, and removes trash and debris from walkways, culverts, stairways, roadways, planters, and parking. Maintains in-ground drains and culverts. Cleans fields and facilities following events. Performs general grounds clean-up including picking up paper and trash on grounds areas. Performs building maintenance and cleaning duties of athletic facilities. Waters grounds areas. Sets up sprinkler systems and conducts repairs to assure continuous operation. Assists with construction and repair of irrigation systems. Assists with preparation of sports fields. Mows, grooms, paints, and lines athletic and public use play fields to comply with pre-set dimensions. Participates in setup of signs, goals, benches, trash cans, and bleachers for athletic or other events. May ready a school site for service; unlock and open gates and office access for staff and students; or place traffic signs and cones to direct drop-off/pick-up traffic. May collect refuse from trash receptacles located throughout the assigned site; haul refuse to one or more central storage and compacting locations using a light duty motorized cart and trailer; or collect and sort recyclable materials. May maintain trash receptacles and central storage/compacting locations in clean, orderly and safe condition; or wash and replace trash receptacles with liners. Patrols walkways, parking lots, campus slope areas and other public areas to keep free of debris and trash. Assists a Plant Manager on an "as-needed" basis for projects such as moves, assemblies, cleanup, and repairs. Maintains in-ground drains and rooftop drainage systems, keeping clear of debris. Programs and adjusts electronic irrigation time clocks and makes seasonal adjustments as needed. May apply fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides to areas. Places postings where pesticides are being applied. Disposes of product containers per instructions and applicable environmental regulations. Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Qualifications Knowledge and Skills Procedures, methods and techniques of grounds and landscape maintenance and beautification. Safe lifting techniques. Techniques for safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Proper and safe application of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Routine setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of sprinkler irrigation systems. Human relations skill to interact with co-workers, staff, and students. Arithmetic skills to calculate weights, proportions, and sums. Abilities Requires the ability to perform all of the essential duties of the position. Maintain lawns, athletic fields, and gardens. Operate and service common grounds and landscape maintenance tools, equipment and vehicles including, but not limited to power riding lawn mowers and power blowers. Plant, cultivate, prune, trim and care for plants, trees, and lawns. Calculate fertilizer application amounts and apply them in a safe manner. Identify common plant, insect and nutrient deficiencies. Physical Abilities Stand for extended periods of time. Walk up to 400 yards uninterrupted. Carry lightweight tools and supplies 100 yards. Manipulate, lift, carry, and move, weights of up to 75 pounds on a regular basis for a distance of 2 yards. Push, pull, and guide materials over 75 pounds on an occasional basis. Climb (e.g. ladders), work on uneven surfaces/slopes, stoop, kneel, bend, and crouch on a regular basis. Hand-eye coordination. Hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Visual acuity to operate common grounds equipment and machinery, and to read instructions and safety information. Auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms. Near and far visual acuity to read printed materials and observe moving equipment and objects. Speaking ability to carry on ordinary conversations. Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions. Education and Experience One year of experience in a grounds keeping, landscaping or equivalent capacity. Licenses and Certificates Requires a valid Driver's License. Working Conditions Work is performed mostly outdoors where significant health and safety considerations exist from physical labor and working with machinery.