GROUNDS WORKER NEEDED - Glendale, CA

Posted on: 04-23-2025 08:18 AM PST

Job Description:

Performs a wide variety of skilled landscape maintenance tasks, including tree pruning and minor irrigation system maintenance, repair, and installation
CURRENT VACANCIES: Two (2) full-time permanent positions (8 hrs/day, 12 mos/yr) with the Facilities Maintenance Department
A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our web site at www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd/classspecs
Maintains assigned landscaped areas, sweeps lawns, sidewalks and related areas, and rakes leaves
Maintains landscape beds keeping them weed and debris free
Sprays trees with various chemicals at the direction of supervisory personnel
Maintains turf areas by mowing, edging, fertilizing, spraying, aerating, and watering
Installs and cultivates trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs
Prepares soils for various kinds of planting
Operates power lawn mowers and other landscape maintenance related power equipment
Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems
Prepares stadium and field areas for athletic games and cleans and repairs fields and facilities
Empties trash containers and otherwise maintains the appearance of grounds areas
Moves and arranges furniture and equipment for special events
Performs related work as required
Feed and care for trees by spraying chemicals
Use and care for gardening hand and power tools
Lift, carry, push, and pull objects generally weighing up to sixty (60) pounds
Incumbent will be required to work an irregular schedule with occasional overtime
This may include working days, nights, weekends, holidays, and a shifting workweek of five (5) consecutive days

Job Requirements:

Methods, materials, and equipment used in propagating, cultivating, pruning, and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns
The identification growth habits, and fertilizing requirements of common shrubs, flowers, trees, and various turf grasses
Pesticides and their usage including various types of pre- and post-emergent herbicides, various insecticides, etc
Plant growth regulators and appropriate usage
Common landscaping and gardening tools and equipment
Safe work practices and personal safety gear
Perform skilled landscape maintenance work including tree pruning and irrigation system installation and repair
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
One year of experience in gardening, nursery, or landscape maintenance work
Written and oral proficiency in a second language
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid State of California Class C driver's license
Ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability and property damage insurance rates and maintain insurability.To apply: Visit www.gusd.net: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/gusd
Required documents must be scanned and attached to the completed application form
A review of applicants' experience and qualifications will be conducted
Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from

Salary:

$3,402.53 - $4,860.27

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JOB-63153

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