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Grounds Maintenance Worker I - District
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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
Grounds Maintenance Worker I
D., Director of Student Services 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@wcusd.org Comments and Other Information Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law:
D., Director of Student Services 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@wcusd.org Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits
- District at West Covina Unified Print Application Deadline 9/18/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/4/2026 Contact Amanda Robles (626)939-4600 x 1103 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $3,728
- $4,529 per month Length of Work Year 8 hours per day, 12 months per year
Employment Type Full Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications- You will not be considered for the position if all documents are not submitted by the deadline.
- Classified Edjoin Application
- Resume
- At least three signed Letters of Reference less than one year old and one must be from immediate supervisor.
Hours:
6 am- 2:30 pm
Effective Date of Employment:
2026-2027School Year Brief Description of Position:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties in the maintenance of school grounds and landscaped areas; prepare and maintain athletic fields; assist other maintenance and custodial personnel as assigned. Incumbents in the Grounds Maintenance Worker I classification perform general and routine grounds maintenance duties at various school sites.Experience and Education:
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description Requirements / Qualifications- You will not be considered for the position if all documents are not submitted by the deadline.
- Classified Edjoin Application
- Resume
- At least three signed Letters of Reference less than one year old and one must be from immediate supervisor.
Hours:
6 am- 2:30 pm
Effective Date of Employment:
2026-2027School Year Brief Description of Position:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties in the maintenance of school grounds and landscaped areas; prepare and maintain athletic fields; assist other maintenance and custodial personnel as assigned. Incumbents in the Grounds Maintenance Worker I classification perform general and routine grounds maintenance duties at various school sites.Experience and Education:
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed in the job description Comments and Other Information Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law:- A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date
- Drug Screening by District approved facility
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- School Bullying Certification
- Cyber Security Training
- Anti Harassment Training
- Email and Messaging Training
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT TITLE II, CCR TITLE 5, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504
The West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The WCUSD shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America or other designated youth groups. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender segregated school programs and activities and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Copies of WCUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection are available on the WCUSD website. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the District's designated compliance coordinators. Title II, CCR Title 5, andTitle IX Coordinator:
Michael F. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent- Human Resources 1717 W.
Coordinator:
Devon Rose, Ed.D., Director of Student Services 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@wcusd.org Comments and Other Information Upon being recommended for employment and prior to formal Board of Education approval, the following pre-employment steps must be completed as required by District policy and State and Federal law:
- A Mantoux Tuberculin Test within 60 days of hire date
- Drug Screening by District approved facility
- Fingerprint Clearance
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Certification
- Injury and Illness Prevention Program
- School Bullying Certification
- Cyber Security Training
- Anti Harassment Training
- Email and Messaging Training
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT TITLE II, CCR TITLE 5, TITLE IX, AND SECTION 504
The West Covina Unified School District (WCUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The WCUSD shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The District does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any of the activities and programs available and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts of America or other designated youth groups. Specifically, state law prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in enrollment, counseling, and the availability of physical education, athletic activities, and sports. Transgender students shall be permitted to participate in gender segregated school programs and activities and to use facilities consistent with their gender identity. The District assures that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District programs. Copies of WCUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection are available on the WCUSD website. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the District's designated compliance coordinators. Title II, CCR Title 5, andTitle IX Coordinator:
Michael F. Seaman, Assistant Superintendent- Human Resources 1717 W.
Coordinator:
Devon Rose, Ed.D., Director of Student Services 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 939-4600, ext. 1207 or devon.rose@wcusd.org Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits