OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES THIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR SIX

(6)

MONTHS WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT SALARY

All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($7,288). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($7,657).

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction, maintains and repairs gasoline powered grounds maintenance equipment; repairs and maintains power and manual grounds equipment; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Repairs and maintains push and riding mowers, yard vacuums, root cutters, stump grinders, tree chipper, trenchers, tractors, back hoe, edgers, backpack blowers, hedge trimmers, sweepers, and other equipment as needed. Repairs and replaces tires. Performs major diagnostic and repair work on low horsepower gasoline engines, including hydraulic hoses, installing new rings, rebuilding clutches, cleaning and overhauling carburetors, and replacing bearings. Repairs hydrostatic and gear-driven transmissions. Changes seals and hoses on hydraulic pumps. Performs tune-ups, including replacing parts, adjusting carburetors, and cleaning fuel injectors. Changes oil and filters. Sharpens mower blades, root and stump grinder teeth, power hedge clippers, and chain saws. Maintains stock; orders and picks up replacement parts. Cleans, adjusts, and replaces worn parts on equipment. Performs minor welding and fabricating to repair broken parts or to modify equipment for special uses. Operates machine shop equipment such as a drill press, lathe, arc welder, cutting torch, surface grinder, and hand tools. Sharpens and repairs hand gardening tools. Advises and demonstrates proper techniques for operation, servicing, and use of grounds equipment to grounds workers. Maintains maintenance records and records of repairs performed. Drives heavy grounds equipment and pickup truck and trailer to transport broken and repaired equipment and parts.

Education and Experience :

High school graduation or equivalent and any combination equivalent to two years of experience that is equivalent to full-time work in the general repair and maintenance of combustion engines, including some experience in the maintenance and/or repair of gasoline powered grounds equipment. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

LICENSE :

Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam .

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

:

Knowledge of :

Repair and maintenance of two and four cycle engines. Repair and maintenance of hydraulic systems. Appropriate safety precautions when working with electric motors. Appropriate safety precautions when working in close proximity to children. Ability to : Operate machine shop equipment, such as a drill press, arc welder, cutting torch, lathe, surface grinders, and hand tools. Perform general mechanical repair and maintenance work on a variety of grounds and gardening equipment. Read and understand electric wiring diagrams and to repair electrical wiring systems. Perform moderate and heavy manual labor. Follow oral and written instructions. Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance. Work cooperatively with others. Lead the work of others. Keep simple work records. Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection and Statewide Resources are available upon request. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Tanya Avina, at tavina@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6005. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator - Chris Francis, Director of Personnel Services, at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination/Harassment including how to file a complaint.

HOW TO APPLY

: Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us . Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.

VETERAN'S CREDIT

: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points. Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management. In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter. A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.

HIRING PROCEDURES

: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS

: Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

FINGERPRINTING

: All new employees will be fingerprinted.

BENEFITS

: All classified employees receive the following: Up to 22 paid vacation days per year Up to 14 paid holidays per year Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation Social Security coverage All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee Life Insurance for the employee Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER 9701.89

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