Grounds Specialist II ~ Maintenance and Operations ~ #27-57

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8/13/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following by the final filing date: Completed Ed-Join Application Resume Physical Abilities: Work is always outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions. Requires the ability to stand, walk, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 - 50 pounds on a frequent basis, over 50 pounds on an occasional basis. May stoop, kneel and crouch. Requires sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical and safety information. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2 years of increasingly responsible experience performing in areas such as irrigation system installation and maintenance, operation of excavating equipment, or having specialized knowledge of landscaping and horticultural techniques through post-high school training. Licenses and Certificates: TB Test clearance, Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance, and valid Driver’s license and evidence of insurability. Requires a pesticide applicator’s certificate/license.

SUMMARY: Performs a variety of semi-skilled work in the preparation and maintenance of grounds and athletic fields; installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler irrigation systems; and/or the construction of special landscaping or play areas. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This position reflects competency in several areas of specialization requiring advanced training, education or experience. Examples of “skilled” work include, but are not limited to (1) design, installation, and maintenance of irrigation systems; (2) operation of the most demanding equipment such as backhoes; (3) recognition for landscape and horticultural design sufficient to layout, contour, and construct special areas and fields. Advancement to an area of specialization will require broad-based equipment operations experience as a Grounds Specialist I and/or additional college level course work in horticulture, landscape architecture or a related field.

The District will contribute towards health benefits on a prorated basis (based on employee's work year and hours assigned). The benefit package includes options for medical, dental and vision. Medical plan options include Kaiser, Western Health Advantage and Sutter Health Plus. $10,960 per year for Employee-only medical benefit selection. $13,000 per year for Employee 1 or Family medical benefit selection. The Board of Trustees is determined to provide district employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employee or job applicant on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. EOE