Hybrid Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Lompoc Unified School District (CA)

About the Department

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I 

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The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.
 The District has the right to limit the number of eligibles which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
  
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.lompocusd.org

  
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
1 Ground Maintenance Worker I position for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months (M&O Department)
  
Application Process:
 Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined below and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
  
Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment:
Written Examination Date: September 9, 2025
 Qualifications Appraisal Interview Date: September 19, 2025

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS 

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience) shown below: 

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year general grounds keeping experience in gardening or maintenance.
Licenses and other Requirements

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• TB Clearance.

 

Position Duties

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations, provide grounds maintenance services at assigned sites; ensure attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields; protect against erosion; perform a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; maintain grounds for assemblies, events and recreational activities.

• Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; plant, cultivate, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, and grass; prune trees, hedges and shrubs to ensure safe and attractive grounds for students, staff and the public.
• Prepare grounds and athletic fields; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways fertilize soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping; provide adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and athletic events; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system; sweep litter from walks and driveways.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, rodent and wild animal control; promote healthy growth and control insects, weeds and wildlife in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles; set up and breakdown for school events. 
• Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing oil; maintain job related grounds keeping equipment such as routine repairs and minor adjustments; maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
• Request materials, supplies, equipment, and support personnel; complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, power pressure sprayers and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools.
• Respond to immediate safety and operational concerns such as facility damage, vandalism and alarms; undertake appropriate action or notify appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Transport a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies; ensure the availability of materials required at job site; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assist in the installation of playground equipment and maintain playground equipment as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year general grounds keeping experience in gardening or maintenance. 
Licenses and other Requirements

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• TB Clearance.

Knowledge of: 

• Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking, and weeding. 
• Methods, equipment, and materials used in gardening and grounds keeping work. 
• Cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs. 
• Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping.
• Basic record-keeping techniques. 
• Health and safety regulations.

Other Qualifications

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
• Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake, and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. 
• Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance. 
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
• Maintain routine records.
• Observe health and safety regulations.
• Work cooperatively with others.

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