Grounds/Maintenance Specialist chez Solano County Office of Education

The Vision of the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is to prepare students to learn, grow, thrive, and achieve lifelong success. The Mission is promoting equity and excellence by working with our school districts and community partners to create opportunities that address the needs of every student.

This position is primarily responsible for maintaining the exterior landscapes and hardscapes at Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) properties; keeping hardscapes and parking areas free of debris, trimming, maintaining, replacing shrubs and plants as needed, maintaining turf and managing weeds on all landscaped and non-landscaped areas as well as the maintenance, programing and repair of irrigation systems and controls. This position requires the application of herbicides and pesticides, candidate will need to possess (or obtain within 6 months) and maintain, a pesticide applicator’s license. The ability to safely operate and maintain a variety of hand, power, and small engine tools. The ability to safely operate zero turn riding mowers and the operation of a vehicle with a trailer.

• Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license, State of California Pesticide Applicator’s License (or ability to obtain pesticide applicator’s license) • Knowledge of general construction tools, equipment, and vehicles • Ability to use a computer efficiently to communicate with emails, interact with the work order system, and complete online trainings. • Must be willing to use and carry a cellular phone (stipend provided) to maintain contact with maintenance team. • Must be willing to work some Saturday shifts for pesticide/herbicide application as needed. Pre-Employment Requirements: - Fingerprinting - TB Clearance

(CSEA Monthly Salary Schedule Range 23)

It is the policy of the Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, color, or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy status or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, in any program or activity conducted by SCOE. SCOE will not tolerate behavior by students or staff, which insults, degrades, threatens, stereotypes or otherwise discriminates on the basis of marital status, pregnancy, political activities or affiliation and/or medical condition. As required by Title IX, SCOE does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, employment, or other activities. SCOE Compliance Officer: Manolo Garcia Associate Superintendent, Human Resources and Educator Effectiveness Solano County Office of Education 5100 Business Center Dr. Fairfield, CA. 94534 (707) 399-4441 [email protected]