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Groundskeeper

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Conejo Valley Unified School District

Thousand Oaks, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 52 minutes ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/5/2026

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Job Description

APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.
EXAMINATION PROCESS 1.
Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/Fail Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process. For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date) : 2. General Fitness Exam - Date TBD The General Fitness Exam will consist of an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.
BASIC POSITION FUNCTION
Under supervision, to perform general and varied grounds maintenance work; to do related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class operate as members of a central grounds crew serving locations throughout the district or may be assigned to a crew at a single school location.

Cuts, edges, trims and prunes landscaped areas; prepares and fertilizes soil and plants lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers; Sprays landscaped areas with insecticides and herbicides; Cultivates, hoes, weeds and rakes lawns; Sweeps and picks up paper and other debris from campus areas, walks and driveways; Waters grounds areas by hand or by operating the sprinkler system; Maintains sprinkler system and makes repairs that are less complex and time consuming; Operates a small power sweeper, sweeping parking lots and similar areas; Moves and arranges furniture and equipment for special events and athletic meets; Operates and uses various power and hand grounds equipment and tools including edgers and saws; Loads trucks with trimmings and trash; Empties trash cans; Hauls sand, dirt, sawdust, and straw and distributes where needed; Prepares, lines, marks and drags athletic fields or related areas; Performs general, unskilled duties involved in erecting and repairing fences, mixing, pouring and finishing cement, and installing athletic equipment; Services, cleans, sharpens and makes minor repairs to equipment used in grounds maintenance work; Operates forklift to move trash dumpsters, as a leader operates the more complex power equipment; May perform general custodial duties either seasonally or incidental to groundskeeping duties.
Experience :
None required.
Education :
Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.
Knowledge of :
Basic methods, materials and tools used in routine grounds maintenance work; Basic safety procedures related to lifting and the use of power equipment. Ability to : Use hand and power tools common to groundskeeping work; Learn and perform general grounds maintenance work; Perform heavy manual labor; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.