Lead Groundskeeper Jobs

Under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor, lead grounds maintenance crew of assigned areas, including public access areas, lawns, gardens, play/athletic fields, and other assigned grounds. Perform a variety of grounds and landscape maintenance related work as directed and exercise independent judgment in the selection of work methods and procedures used in general grounds maintenance projects; perform pest control duties such as the application, inventory, safety and maintenance of compliance records of the Districts’ Integrated Pest Management Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The following list of duties describes the various types of work that may be performed and the level of technical complexity of the assignment(s), and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

• Fill, level, roll, smooth and prepare ground for planting
• Lead a grounds maintenance crew and provide training, guidance, and work direction to groundskeepers, in addition to performing a variety of grounds and landscape maintenance work
• Ensure safety by removing or reporting hazards; especially pertaining to landscape
• Operate edgers, power clippers, small mowers, sprayers, tractors, trucks, chain saws, power edgers, power trimmers and other grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools
• Rake leaves and pick up paper and rubbish
• Clean gutters and drains
• Plant, transplant and remove plants and shrubs; assist in ongoing tree work that includes tree trimming, tree removal and stump grinding
• Assist in the installation, repair and programming of irrigation systems
• Operate manual and automatic irrigation systems
• Lead employees engaged in cultivating, watering, mowing and trimming lawns, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers
• Review work orders, keep records and submit reports as required
• Operate, service and maintain a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, tools and machinery including mower, backhoe, sprayer, trencher, power sprayer, edger, saws, power sweepers, and lawn mowers
• Use hand tools to work soil and remove weeds, undergrowth and debris from grounds and landscaped areas
• Perform and assist in playground and playing field work which includes, but is not limited to, fencing, play equipment and sandboxes
• Perform and oversee the spraying of insecticides, herbicides and other types of sprays on athletic fields, fences, trees, hedges, garden areas and other interior locations as directed
• Install landscapes in accordance with plans and instructions
• Haul dirt, trash and other materials
• Sweep, vacuum and blow walks, driveways, parking lots and other areas

OTHER DUTIES:

• Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills
• Methods, materials and tools used in groundskeeping work
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures
• Basic principles of leadership, training, and providing direction to others
• Good work habits
• Basic tools, materials, equipment and practices of routine groundskeeping work
• Operation, use and maintenance of power grounds equipment

ABILITY TO:

• Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others
• Perform general grounds maintenance and routine gardening work
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Use hand and power tools of gardening and groundskeeping work safely
• Use chemicals and fertilizers properly
• Operate vehicles and trailers observing legal and defensive driving practices
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operate grounds equipment
• Calculate amount of product or supplies needed
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of successful work experience performing a wide variety of school and recreational groundskeeping and gardening work involving some lead supervision. At least one (1) year of this experience should include the application of pesticides.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in personal or District vehicles to various sites
• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License
• Possession of a Qualified Applicator’s License or Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation or procurement within 6 months from the date of hire

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

• Be exposed to harsh substances
• Varying temperature conditions
• Constant noise
• Work outside in weather extremes of the local climate
• Work is performed indoors, outdoors and in a vehicle and confined space

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• See to drive and operate equipment; have depth perception
• Stand for prolonged periods
• Hear normal equipment operation and work area noise
• Lift and carry or push objects which may exceed 100 pounds
• Reach horizontally and vertically with arm
• Use hands to operate hand and power tools requiring strength and coordination.
• Use hands and fingers to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly
• Speak in a normal voice to be able to be heard and understood at the work site
• Use lower body mobility to stand, walk, stoop, bend, crawl and extend legs

HAZARDS:

• Working around and with machinery having moving parts
• Fumes from vehicle and equipment operation
• Exposure to harsh substances

If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, the exam dates are:

Qualifying Exams: (REQUIRED FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS)

Written Exam Date: June 2, 2023 10:00 AM

Oral Exam: Anticipated for the week of June 5th or June 12th 2023.

Please make arrangements to be available on the date above. There will be no make up exams offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Incumbents in this classification must possess required certification(s) within specialized field.

Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or this posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.

Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Reflect our diverse community
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the 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. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email [email protected]. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.