Grounds and Landscape Specialist at Merced County Office of Education
About the Employer
The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.
Job Summary
Job Summary
SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the assigned supervisor, the Grounds and Landscape Specialist performs routine grounds and landscape care/maintenance, planting of public access grounds, gardens, designated offices, school sites and recreation areas. This position operates specialized equipment for grounds upkeep and demonstrates basic knowledge of landscape and horticultural techniques, limited facility maintenance, excavation and sport/activity field preparation.
Requirements / Qualifications
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *Complete online application *Resume *OPTIONAL: 3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) Upon Hire must present: high school diploma, finger print clearance, DMV-H6 printout, proof of valid CA Driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Dorothy Dunbar or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
EXPERIENCE: This position requires a High School diploma or recognized equivalent plus one year of experience in gardening, nursery work or grounds maintenance, and experience operating light duty grounds equipment. REVIEW ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.
Requirements / Qualifications
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: *Complete online application *Resume *OPTIONAL: 3 current letters of recommendation (DATED & SIGNED within the last 18 months) Upon Hire must present: high school diploma, finger print clearance, DMV-H6 printout, proof of valid CA Driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. All applicants will be contacted via e-mail only. If unable to attach required documents to application, please fax to (209)381-6768, Attention: Dorothy Dunbar or you can drop them off at 632 W 13th Street, Merced (Room C-2). Please make sure to indicate the position you are applying for so that it is correctly attached with your application.
EXPERIENCE: This position requires a High School diploma or recognized equivalent plus one year of experience in gardening, nursery work or grounds maintenance, and experience operating light duty grounds equipment. REVIEW ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE DETAILS.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Comments and Other Information
IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Application Deadline
8/30/2023 9:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
6/29/2023
Contact
Dorothy Dunbar
209-381-5154
209-381-5154
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$21.68 - $24.41 per hour (Maximum entry salary is Step 3 at $23.23 per hour)
Length of Work Year
12 months per year, 8 hours per day (12 paid Holidays)
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Itinerant, Merced County Sites
Hours
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
PREVENT YOUR APPLICATION FROM BEING DISQUALIFIED
Screening is based on information provided on the application. Read the position announcement CAREFULLY! Complete the application THOROUGHLY and be SPECIFIC. AVOID using "VARIES", "ON CALL", "SEE RESUME" or SIMILAR VAGUE LANGUAGE. Give DETAILED INFORMATION. Carefully review attached job description. Submit all required, additional documents as specified.
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR ED-JOIN APPLICATION
If you are experiencing difficulty submitting your Ed-Join application or scanning and attaching documents, you may contact EDJOIN HELP DESK at 1-888-900-8945, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
PERMANENT MCOE EMPLOYEES
Permanent employees who apply and qualify will be considered first.