Lead Groundskeeper at Capistrano Unified School District
Application Deadline
6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/2/2026
Contact
Jennifer Fojas
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$4,977.56 - $5,487.76
Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Range 37, Step 1 begins at $28.72 per hour however, with Superintendent or designee approval and written verification of work experience beyond the job description requirements, beginning salary placement could be as high as Step 3, $31.66 per hour.
Length of Work Year
12 months per year/40 hours per week
Employment Type
Full Time
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The step advancement structure is such that, depending on hire date, it could take as long as 18 months before your first salary step increase.
License/Certificate Requirement
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License; must remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Please review job description linked in posting.
Benefits
This position is benefit eligible.
Education/Experience
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school; and three years experience in grounds maintenance including the operation of grounds equipment. Lead or supervisory experience desired.
Requirements / Qualifications
Answer all questions completely and accurately. Failure to fully complete application may result in disqualification. Candidates are required to provide detailed information on the application as specified. Supplemental attachments will not be considered in lieu of information on the application.
The recruiting process includes a variety of assessments (i.e. written tests, oral interviews and/or performance examinations).
All applicant communication will be sent via email from no-reply@edjoin.org to the email address listed on the application submitted. Please make sure that you check your Spam/Bulk mail regularly.
Applications are screened using the following uniform and objective criteria; 1. The Education/Experience requirement(s) as indicated on the on the job description and 2. The completed application.
Offers of employment for new employees are contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan Fingerprint clearance (fingerprinting) and TB clearance.
The step advancement structure is such that, depending on hire date, it could take as long as 18 months before your first salary step increase.
Requirements / Qualifications
Answer all questions completely and accurately. Failure to fully complete application may result in disqualification. Candidates are required to provide detailed information on the application as specified. Supplemental attachments will not be considered in lieu of information on the application.
The recruiting process includes a variety of assessments (i.e. written tests, oral interviews and/or performance examinations).
All applicant communication will be sent via email from no-reply@edjoin.org to the email address listed on the application submitted. Please make sure that you check your Spam/Bulk mail regularly.
Applications are screened using the following uniform and objective criteria; 1. The Education/Experience requirement(s) as indicated on the on the job description and 2. The completed application.
Offers of employment for new employees are contingent upon successful completion of Live Scan Fingerprint clearance (fingerprinting) and TB clearance.
The step advancement structure is such that, depending on hire date, it could take as long as 18 months before your first salary step increase.
Comments and Other Information
Comments and Other Information
The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610).
WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services
Title IX/Compliance Officer
Dr. Meg Ervais
Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum
504 Compliance Officer, Secondary
Brad Shearer
Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum
504 Compliance Officer, Elementary
33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675
(949) 234-9200
Comments and Other Information
Comments and Other Information
The Capistrano Unified School District does not discriminate against any person, based on his/her actual or perceived characteristics of race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or any other characteristic identified in Education Code 200 or 220, Government Code 11135, or Penal Code 422.55, or based on his/her association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (5 CCR 4610).
WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Laura Lyon Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services
Title IX/Compliance Officer
Dr. Meg Ervais
Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum
504 Compliance Officer, Secondary
Brad Shearer
Assistant Superintendent, Instruction and Curriculum
504 Compliance Officer, Elementary
33122 Valle Road San Juan Capistrano, California 92675
(949) 234-9200
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