Grounds Worker I

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District is named as one of the top 50 employers in California for 2020 and our employees have received a combined 12% salary increase for the 2022-2023 years! Apply now to join our team!

Applications will ONLY be accepted from May 24 to June 3, 2024. You can complete your profile at www.schooljobs.com now and submit your online application during the application filing period.

You may apply online by clicking the "Apply" button on this page during the application filing period. We are also accepting paper applications. You can request a paper application by calling our office. If you need assistance applying online or if you would like to request a paper application, please contact us at (626) 933-3920, Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

THE POSITION
Under general supervision, performs general and varied grounds maintenance and gardening work.

CURRENT OPENING: Seven 12-month/40 hours per week positions. Salary placement will be on Range 19 of the CSEA Salary Schedule "B." Initial salary placement for new employees is customarily at step 1 ($3,972.90 per month) of this salary range.

APPLICANT FILING INFORMATION: This recruitment is open to the public. An eligibility list will be established to fill vacancies for full-time, part-time, evening, summer, and substitute positions throughout the eligibility list. Eligibility lists typically last for twelve months. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Pursuant to PC Rule 6.2.10, the eligibility list established for this recruitment may be used for another related classification at the same or lower salary.

NOTE: Answers to the supplemental questions must be submitted with your application. A copy of a valid CA Driver's License and proof of car insurance must be submitted by the final test part. You may upload the documents to your online application (in the "Attachments" section) or fax them to Silvia Lagunas at (626) 333-7416.

Essential Duties

• Mows, edges, trims, and prunes landscaped areas using a variety of power grounds equipment, such as riding mowers, power edgers, blowers, and chippers.
• Prepares and fertilizes soil in order to plant lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, and flowers.
• Sprays landscaped areas with herbicides for weed control.
• Hoes weeds and rakes lawns.
• Loads truck with trimmings and trash.
• Assists in making minor repairs to sprinklers and sprinkler systems.
• Distributes sand, dirt, and wood chips.
• Assists in moving and arranging bleachers, furniture, and equipment for special events.
• Performs routine work in the preparation, lining, marking, and dragging of athletic fields or related areas.
• Performs routine, simple maintenance on equipment such as refueling and lubricating equipment, and replacing parts as needed.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• May assist with unskilled duties involved in erecting and repairing fences, resurfacing asphalt, mixing and pouring cement, and installing athletic and playground equipment, benches, and picnic tables.
• May perform custodial work as required.
• May assist with trenching for sprinkler lines.
• May spray landscaped areas with insecticides for insect control.
• May operate grounds equipment, including flail mowers, chain saws, and aerial lift for training purposes or while under direct and continuous observation of a qualified employee.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Custodian II maintains school buildings in a clean, orderly and secure manner, and performs routine grounds duties including watering, trimming, and hoeing.

Grounds Worker I performs general grounds maintenance and gardening work, and operates power grounds equipment and riding of mowers.

Grounds Worker II performs complex grounds maintenance and gardening work; operates all power grounds equipment, flail mowers, chain saws, and aerial lift.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employees in this classification stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 100 lbs. with assistance); climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; have rapid mental and muscular coordination; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; operate a vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio. Must be able to comply with work place safety and regulatory requirements, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and those of any other competent authority.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employees in this classification drive a District vehicle to multiple locations to work both inside and outside in changing temperatures, including temperatures below 50° and over 90°, dry atmospheric conditions, poorly ventilated areas, inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, noises about 85 decibels, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, hands in water, exposure to minor contagious illnesses (cold, flu, etc.), exposure to severe contagious illnesses (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, chicken pox, hepatitis, etc.), moving vehicles, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
No experience required.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver license.
• Evidence of adequate insurance for a motor vehicle which meets or exceeds the California legal liability insurance requirement and continue to maintain insurability.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
• This classification has been designated as safety-sensitive in accordance with Public Law 102-143 and requires a pre-employment drug test as well as a continued drug-free lifestyle for continued employment in this classification.
• Federal law requires that employees receive additional ACBM training if they work in areas in which asbestos building materials may be disturbed. This training is provided by the District within the first 60 days of employment.

Ideal candidates will have

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, materials, and tools used in gardening and grounds maintenance work.
• Safe working methods and procedures.

Ability to:

• Use hand and power tools common to grounds keeping work and gardening.
• Perform heavy manual activities related to grounds maintenance work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Thoroughly handle the details of the job, ensuring completeness and accuracy of assigned tasks.
• Understand the importance of attendance, punctuality, and follow through.

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COVID Vaccine Requirement
Per Board policy, employees are allowed on District campuses or facilities only if they are fully vaccinated. This resolution applies to all applicants upon hire. Applicants are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination status to the Personnel Commission Office on the date of the examination. Applicants will not be allowed to take the examination without being fully vaccinated. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completion of a vaccine.

General Information
The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of an application screening, initial screening of qualifications, documentation/certification screening, and in some instances supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.

The examination may consist of any combination of the following: training and experience evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on the eligibility list, which depending on the classification, may be in force for six months or one year.

Disability Accommodation
Please note that it is your responsibility to notify us at least two business days prior to the first test part if you will require reasonable accommodation during any part of the selection process. You are NOT required to disclose any information regarding disabilities at this time but may be required to submit documentation prior to accommodation being granted.

Equal Employment Opportunity District
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.

Paid Holidays

Up to 16 holidays per year depending on months worked for all classified employees.

Paid Vacation
Vacation is prorated for all classified employees, based on the hours and months worked per year. Below is the vacation schedule for classified supervisors and classified staff.

Classified Employee Vacation Chart
1-5 years of service

• One day of vacation will be earned per month worked.

6-10 years of service

• One and one-quarter (1 ¼) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

11-15 years of service

• One and one-half (1 ½) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

16-20 years of service

• One and three-fourths (1 ¾) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

21 + years of service

• Two (2) days of vacation will be earned per month worked.

Health Benefits
For positions 35 hours or more per week the District contributes $12,900 (subject to change) toward annual premium for medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Partially paid benefits are available for part-time (20-34) hour employees. The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees.

District Benefit Providers:

The following benefit providers are available for enrollment for eligible employees.

• Medical: Kaiser, United Health Care PPO/HMO
• Dental: Delta Dental (PPO) or DeltaCare USA (HMO)
• Vision: Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Out of pocket costs are dependent on which provider is selected. Each provider has a different annual premium.

Retirement: PERS for positions 20 hours or more per week. Click on the link below to view the retirement formula that would apply to you:

• PERS members that began prior to January 1, 2013 (Download PDF reader)
• PERS members that begin after December 31, 2012 (Download PDF reader)

Paid Sick Leave
Every regular classified employee, probationary or permanent, can earn paid sick leave credit(s) based on one day for each month in which such employees are in a paid status with the District. Earned, but unused sick leave can accumulate without limit. Full-time classified employees (those who work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 12 months per year) will normally earn twelve (12) days of sick leave credit(s) during each fiscal year.