Grounds Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator at Paramount Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Paramount Unified School District, where great things are happening. Paramount strives to create a collaborative and supportive environment for our employees so that they may focus on our main goal to serve the needs and interests of our students. The District is comprised of 20 schools: eleven elementary schools, four middle schools. Paramount High School as well as Odyssey High School STEM Academy, Buena Vista Alternative Learning, Paramount Adult School and Paramount Community Day School. Paramount Unified also has a robust Early Childhood Education program for our youngest learners. District enrollment is approximately 11,500 students, of which 95% are unduplicated.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, perform variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; operate and maintain a variety of power equipment and vehicles in the maintenance of designed ground; perform regular preventative maintenance work and minor repairs on grounds equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year grounds maintenance experience including experience in grounds equipment operation. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California's driver's license is required.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; operate and maintain a variety of power equipment and vehicles in the maintenance of designated grounds; perform regular preventive maintenance work and minor repairs on grounds equipment.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system.
Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways.
Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles.
Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment such as riding and push mowers and tractors, skip-loaders, trenchers, blowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, pole saw and pole hedge trimmers, chainsaws and various hand and power tools; mow assigned lawn areas utilizing appropriate equipment.
Perform regular preventive maintenance work and minor repairs on grounds equipment; check fluids, change oil and assure proper lubrication of grounds equipment; sharpen and replace blades; arrange for major repairs as necessary.
Perform supplemental maintenance activities including aerating, pest control using pesticides, herbicides, maintaining trees and shrubs in planters, and athletic field maintenance including painting lines and stripes as needed.
Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and groundskeeping work.
Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs.
Operation, preventive maintenance and minor repair of a variety of grounds equipment including riding and push mowers and other power-driven grounds equipment.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
Operate and maintain a variety of power equipment and vehicles in the maintenance of designated grounds.
Perform regular preventive maintenance work and minor repairs on grounds equipment.
Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Maintain routine records.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Work cooperatively with others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year grounds maintenance experience including experience in grounds equipment operation.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform gardening and grounds work.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by position.
Sitting to operate tractors, mowers and other machines.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Heavy physical labor.
Climbing ladders.
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to chemicals and fumes.
Working at heights.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California driver's license is required.
We kindly request that you review your application before you submit. Make sure that it's complete and updated. Incomplete applications will not be considered
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California driver's license is required.
We kindly request that you review your application before you submit. Make sure that it's complete and updated. Incomplete applications will not be considered
Comments and Other Information
SALARY INFORMATION: Advanced placement on the Salary Schedule, up to Step III, may be allowed at the time of employment. To be considered for advanced placement, the prior qualifying employment must have been full-time employment within the last seven (7) years, must be completely disclosed in the application paperwork, and must be properly verified in writing at the time of employment. The written verification must be on official stationery of the prior employer and must specifically state the position held, a description of duties performed, and the beginning and ending dates of employment.
THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES.
Comments and Other Information
SALARY INFORMATION: Advanced placement on the Salary Schedule, up to Step III, may be allowed at the time of employment. To be considered for advanced placement, the prior qualifying employment must have been full-time employment within the last seven (7) years, must be completely disclosed in the application paperwork, and must be properly verified in writing at the time of employment. The written verification must be on official stationery of the prior employer and must specifically state the position held, a description of duties performed, and the beginning and ending dates of employment.
THE PARAMOUNT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, DISABILITY, OR GENDER IN ANY OF ITS POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR PRACTICES.
Application Deadline
11/6/2023 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
10/26/2023
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Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$4,288-$5,491 per month
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time