Find & Apply For Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker Jobs in Sonora, California

Job Summary Substitute works as needed: Under general supervision, to keep assigned rooms, buildings, office space and school grounds clean and orderly. Perform minor repairs as required.

WORK CONDITIONS

Location:

Work is performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions.

Hazards:

Exposure to repetitive use of tools producing vibration, requiring excessive gripping, and highly repetitive activity; sharp objects, pinch points, chemicals, electrical shock, slippery surfaces, trip obstacles, bites from animals/insects, traffic hazards, and varied weather conditions.

Equipment Used:

Sod cutter, riding/push/self-propelled mowers, weed trimmers, tractors, chippers, leaf/back-pack blowers, back-pack sprayers, lawn edger, hand and power tools, and pickup truck.

Safety Equipment:

Safety shoes, hearing protection, rain gear, boots, gloves, safety glasses, goggles, face shield.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to complete assigned tasks without supervision.
• Ability to make work-related decisions.
• Ability to work independently and/or in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks All related duties within job description.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates preferred but not required
• Resume
• Letter of Introduction/Cover Letter
• Two recent letters of recommendation Comments and Other Information Your application may not be processed for an interview if it is incomplete or missing required qualifications.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 1.

High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Two years of experience in school district maintenance/grounds work or a related field preferred. Certificate in grounds or turf management is preferred. 3. Must be able to operate automatic and standard transmission vehicles and all District-owned vehicles. 4. Must have the ability to successfully complete the perormance responsibilities listed within this document on an ongoing basis.