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#27-221, Grounds Worker Substitute, 2026-27 School Year

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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

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#27-221, Grounds Worker Substitute, 2026-27 School Year at Visalia Unified School District Print Application Deadline 9/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/25/2026 Contact April Christensen 559-931-8120 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Single Rate $20.11 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Hourly pay rates are based on position being subbed. Length of Work Year Hourly wages dependent on job classification type. Substitutes work strictly at the discretion of VUSD, and there is no guarantee of work.
Schedule:
6am-3pm / 60 Minute Lunch Break Employment Type Part Time About the Employer Nestled close to the majestic Sierra mountains in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the Visalia Unified School District is committed to providing students young and old with the tools and skills necessary to succeed in life. Established in 1885, VUSD is the oldest school district in Tulare County. Our services span 214 square miles with a population base of over 135,000. Our family of schools includes 26 elementary schools, a newcomer language center, five middle schools, four comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, an adult school,a charter independent study school, a K-8 charter home school, and a charter technical early college high school. Over 32,000 students Pre-K to adult are served through Visalia Unified School District. Our outstanding workforce is comprised of over 3,000 certificated and classified staff. They make our district the jewel of the Central Valley. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION
Driver's License Copy (Valid California Driver's License) Proof of HS Graduation (Provide one of the following documents: HS Diploma or HS Transcript showing date of graduation or GED or Higher Degree.) Requirements / Qualifications
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION
Driver's License Copy (Valid California Driver's License) Proof of HS Graduation (Provide one of the following documents: HS Diploma or HS Transcript showing date of graduation or GED or Higher Degree.) Comments and Other Information
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Hiring Process:
1. Qualified applicants will be provided information regarding being fingerprinted and getting your TB Assessment completed. TB Test and Live Scan (Fingerprints) will have to be completed before being invited to an orientation. The applicant is responsible for the fee which is approximately $65-$75 depending on the agency providing the service. 2. Qualified applicants will be invited to attend an orientation/intake meeting. 3. New hire subsitutes will be set up in our systems: Employee ID, Email, etc. 4.
PLEASE NOTE
This process does take several weeks. We recruit on an as needed basis. We appreciate and consider all applications, but will only contact candidates who are selected to move forward with the application process. Comments and Other Information
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Hiring Process:
1. Qualified applicants will be provided information regarding being fingerprinted and getting your TB Assessment completed. TB Test and Live Scan (Fingerprints) will have to be completed before being invited to an orientation. The applicant is responsible for the fee which is approximately $65-$75 depending on the agency providing the service. 2. Qualified applicants will be invited to attend an orientation/intake meeting. 3. New hire subsitutes will be set up in our systems: Employee ID, Email, etc. 4.
PLEASE NOTE
This process does take several weeks. We recruit on an as needed basis. We appreciate and consider all applications, but will only contact candidates who are selected to move forward with the application process. Links Related To This Job Teacher Recruitment Video Visit Visalia City of Visalia CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
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