Only online applications and required and will be accepted: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/downey
This is an OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list and fill a vacancy. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list
Positions in this classification are full-time, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
The recruitment process will consist of a written and performance examination, and an oral technical interview, which is tentatively scheduled during the weeks of July 22- August 9, 2024. Qualified applicants will be notified by email.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The Downey Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Downey Unified School District will provide you with one upon notice.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, or designee, perform a variety of groundskeeping duties; work as a member of a crew as assigned.
Plant, cultivate, prune, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns. E
Operate motorized equipment including push mowers and riding mowers, hedge trimmer, trucks, edger, blowers, sod cutter, vacuum, sweepers, rototiller and chain saws. E
Irrigate and cultivate around trees, shrubs and hedges; trim trees and shrubs for control; perform simple irrigation equipment repairs; apply fertilizer to plants and lawns per label instructions. E
Inspect and service equipment to assure safe and efficient operation; check, adjust, lubricate and clean equipment. E
Maintain equipment logs for record. E
Maintain athletic fields; prepare athletic sports fields including marking for athletic events. E
Load and unload trucks. E
Perform other typical groundskeeping duties such as weeding, raking and maintaining assigned areas in a clean, safe and orderly condition. E
Assist with the installation and repair of playground equipment and surfacing. E
Maintain and utilize the appropriate personal protective equipment used in groundskeeping work. E
Operate district vehicle to and from worksites.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in groundskeeping.
Fertilizers, soil types, turf grass, etc.
Methods used in planting, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns.
Operation and use of small-engine and electrical grounds equipment.
Legal and defensive driving practices.
Appropriate safety equipment, precautions and procedures.
ABILITY TO:
Perform groundskeeping duties.
Operate a variety of groundskeeping equipment and machines including hand and power tools.
Operate a vehicle to conduct work.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Read and interpret written instructions and diagrams.
Demonstrate safe work habits and observe all applicable worker safety rules/laws.
Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.
Work cooperatively with others.
Comprehend and follow instructions.
Maintain a work pace appropriate to a given workload.
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of groundskeeping experience in a large institutional or multi-facility setting.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license. Must be, and remain, insurable under the District's vehicle driver's insurance policy at the standard rate.
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment, subject to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions; subject to noise from equipment operation, regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors, and driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Standing for extended periods of time; bending at the waist; climbing; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 75 pounds; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance hand and power tools and equipment; kneeling or crouching; digging; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; hearing and communicating to exchange information related to work requests; and seeing to operate various groundskeeping equipment.
HAZARDS:
Exhaust vapors from power equipment, chemical vapors, dust, and pollen, working at heights, and working around and with machinery having moving parts.