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D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00% (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)
VU
Ventura Unified School District
Grounds Maintenance Worker I
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$43,477 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN OPPORTUNITY
To fill a current vacancy, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year in the Facilities Services Department, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for 6 months. If you are having difficulty applying on-line, you may contact the Applicant Support Line, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm. (855) 524-5627. This recruitment requires a copy of your California driver's license, and must be submitted with your application at the time of applying on-line. If you are having trouble attaching your documents to your application, you may contact Classified Human Resources Office at (805) 641-5000 x. 1170 Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description ( classification specification ) , including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please here to view the job description. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to six months of professional grounds maintenance or landscaping experience.LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid California driver's license.TESTING INFORMATION
The examination process may be comprised of a multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail) Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application. If there is a high number of qualified applicants, a comparative screening will be conducted to determine which of the applicants will be selected for invitation to the written examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID and the examination pass are required for admittance to the exam. Step 2: Written Examination (weighted 50%), is scheduled for Monday , September 16th, 2026 . Applicants will be tested on grounds, equipment & procedures, safety, and human relations. Applicants must pass the written examination to advance to the qualifications appraisal interview. A photo ID is required for admittance to the exam. Step 3: Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 50%) is scheduled for the week of September 22th , 2026 . All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION
New Hires - Initial Salary Placement The District has established criteria in place that recognizes the education and experience new employees bring to their role in supporting students and the services of the District. Upon approval of the Director of Classified Human Resources, a new employee may be provided with advanced step placement up to Step 5 based on the following criteria: Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of experience related to the classification) Additional education at the college level beyond the educational requirements established for entry into the class (limited to no more than one step for each two years of education related to the position) All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period. Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with theDistrict:
an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years. Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations. Education Incentives All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree which is above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification. AA/AS = 2.50% BA/BS = 4.00% MA/MS = 5.00% Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00% (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)