Grounds Maintenance Worker II - Facilities / Grounds (QSS # 6560) - INTERNAL ONLY at Santa Clara Unified School District
About the Employer
Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support graduates who are resilient, future-ready, lifelong learners who think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and are prepared to thrive in a global society. SCUSD’s Adult Portrait embodies eight elements that support our students: • World-Leading Professional • Student-Centered Lifelong Learner • Creative and Critical Thinker • Adaptive Forward Thinker • The Caring Adult • Inclusivity Champion • Equity Advocate • Empowering Collaborator If you have the skills to support this vision, we invite you to apply to join our team. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Title IX Coordinator is Stacy Joslin, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Requirements / Qualifications
This position is currently only available for internal candidates. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager and Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker, candidate will perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties to maintain landscaped areas, lawns and fields. Individuals holding this position will be responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at multiple elementary/middle school building sites in the district. Candidate will work in an 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 will drive a vehicle to conduct work. Physical abilities must consist of 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, and walking over uneven surfaces. Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and two years Grounds Maintenance experience. Candidate must have knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in a variety of ground maintenance, irrigation systems installation, maintenance and repair; chemical control of insects, pests and weed and general grounds maintenance. Candidate must be familiar with grounds maintenance procedures including planting, pruning and preparing athletic fields. Candidate must have knowledge of general health and safety procedures related to grounds maintenance. A candidate with knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques is essential. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to drive district vehicles and transport equipment and supplies is required.
Requirements / Qualifications
This position is currently only available for internal candidates. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager and Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker, candidate will perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties to maintain landscaped areas, lawns and fields. Individuals holding this position will be responsible for the overall upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at multiple elementary/middle school building sites in the district. Candidate will work in an 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 will drive a vehicle to conduct work. Physical abilities must consist of 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, and walking over uneven surfaces. Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and two years Grounds Maintenance experience. Candidate must have knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in a variety of ground maintenance, irrigation systems installation, maintenance and repair; chemical control of insects, pests and weed and general grounds maintenance. Candidate must be familiar with grounds maintenance procedures including planting, pruning and preparing athletic fields. Candidate must have knowledge of general health and safety procedures related to grounds maintenance. A candidate with knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques is essential. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License to drive district vehicles and transport equipment and supplies is required.
Comments and Other Information
*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates
Comments and Other Information
*Incomplete applications and/or those lacking current information may not be considered as eligible candidates
Application Deadline
3/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/18/2026
Contact
Jessica Howell
408-423-2029
408-423-2029
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$37.86 - $48.32 Per Hour
$37.86 - $48.32 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Benefits may include dental, vision, medical, paid holidays, paid vacation
Length of Work Year
7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year, work hours 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Employment Type
Full Time
Effective Hire Date:
ASAP
Location:
Facilities / Grounds
Salary Grade:
21