Hemet Unified School District

Title

(25-26) CL91330 Groundskeeper IV @ Maintenance & Operations Department

Job Type

Classified

Sub Title

CL617

Location

Maintenance & Operations Department

Job Title

GROUNDSKEEPER IV

Contact Name

Paulina Escoto

Contact Phone

9517655100 Ext. 2235

Contact Email

pescoto@hemetusd.org

Number of Openings (only type in the number)

1

Pay Months

12

FTE (must be only numbers between 0.01 and 100)

1

Salary

Classified Salary Schedule

Salary Rate

Salary Information

Range 31 | $4,448 - 5,416

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

Length of Year

12 Months

Location Address

1791 W Acacia Ave.

Location City

Hemet

Location State

California

Location Zip

92543

Location Phone

Requirements

Position Information:

Position Title: CL91330 Groundskeeper IV

Location: Maintenance & Operations Department

Work Year: 12 months

Hours/Days: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Daily Schedule: Monday - Friday (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)

This position is anticipated to start on July 1, 2025

Requirements / Qualifications

Legible and valid proof of EACH of the following item(s) MUST be attached to your application:

A) Updated Resume (Detailed, updated resume (relevant to this position) and work experience information is REQUIRED, as it will be factored for the recruitment process and salary placement)

PLEASE NOTE:

Failure to attach any or all required documents will cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email, via fax, and/or after the deadline will NOT be considered.

• We recommend working on a desktop to complete and submit your application, as you may encounter issues working on a mobile device.**

If we are unable to open your attachment, you will be screened out. We recommend uploading in PDF or Word.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

All applications are reviewed once the position is closed. Applicants will be notified via email on the status of their application. It is very important to watch for District emails as all communications will be done by email ONLY

Please check your spam settings on your email account to avoid missing these notifications.

Job Description

GROUNDSKEEPER IV

JOB SUMMARY

Positions in this class are assigned a working lead role over assigned workers under the general supervision of the Grounds and Custodial Manager, to perform general and varied grounds keeping work; to schedule, direct and oversee the work of other groundskeepers. Incumbents perform tasks requiring a higher degree of skill, more training and less supervision.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assigns, inspects and supervises the work of grounds crews engaged in general gardening and landscaping;
• Assist in repair and installation of sprinkling systems;
• Installation of athletic equipment, and preparation and care of athletic fields;
• Arranges for the application of herbicides, pesticides, weed abatement, and fertilizers;
• Assures proper safety and health regulations and practices are observed;
• Assures that landscaped areas are kept clean, leaves and debris raked, removed and disposed of;
• Inspects tools and equipment and sees they are kept in proper working order;
• Confers with supervisor regarding projects;
• Estimates materials and labor required for these projects;
• Processes work orders;
• Participates in performance evaluations of assigned employees;
• Schedules work in cooperation with other operations;
• Perform general grounds maintenance work typical of lower grounds keeping classes.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Proper use, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in grounds and general utility work;
• Operation, care, maintenance and safe use of motorized grounds equipment
• District operational procedures;
• Basic principles of supervision.

ABILITY TO

• Plan, organize, direct or supervise the work of others;
• Plan and project labor and time costs;
• Perform skilled grounds maintenance work;
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals;
• Write routine reports and correspondence;
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form;
• Operate and maintain a variety of power grounds equipment and tools safely and skillfully;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Respond appropriately to direction and changes in work setting;
• Maintain established pace;
• Work with minimal supervision;
• Perform repetitive tasks & complex tasks;
• Make work decisions;
• Demonstrate good problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of responsible experience in grounds maintenance and utility work;
• or two (2) years of experience at or equivalent to the level of Groundskeeper II or III in the Hemet Unified School District.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment;
• Have an acceptable driving record;
• Must be insurable at standard rates by District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Reach (continuously); walk, sit and bend (frequently); stand, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull and twist (occasionally); lift up to 50 pounds alone, to 75 pounds with assistance (occasionally), over 100 pounds with assistance (infrequently); grasp & manipulate tools/ equipment (frequently); use seeing, hearing & speaking.

Working Conditions: Work outdoors. Exposure to: seasonal outdoor temperatures (30° -120°), dust & wind, electrically or mechanically operated equipment, gas fumes, tool vibration, sun and insects.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Bargaining Unit Position

February 2002

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs, please contact:

Dr. Carol Tomeo, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

ctomeo@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact:

Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services

jworkman1@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact:

Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity

mschanze@hemetusd.org

1791 W. Acacia Avenue

Hemet, CA 92545

(951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & Harassment

Deadline

06/27/2025

Posted Date

06/18/2025

Open Date

06/18/2025

Close Date

06/27/2025

Continuous?

No

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