Groundskeeper III - Grounds- IN-HOUSE (Only current, permanent MVUSD employees may apply at this time.) at Murrieta Valley Unified School District
IN-HOUSE VACANCY - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
This position is only available to current employees of this school district. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered.
About the Employer
Welcome to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a 2018 California Exemplary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining MVUSD, a student-centered district of choice in south Riverside County. We proudly educate over 21,000 students from preschool through high school with rigorous academic programs designed to help every student succeed. We inspire students to participate in our highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs, championship athletic programs and nationally recognized student activity programs. Highly qualified teachers and staff provide a world-class education that integrates academic and vocational skills and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a competitive global society. The district also offers adult and community education, early childhood education, child care and a parent center. MVUSD strives to recruit and retain the very best candidates who will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care.
Job Summary
Job Summary
To assist in maintaining school district grounds in an attractive, safe, and natural environment.
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete EDJOIN online application. Professional References must be from evaluating supervisors and managers. Training and Experience 1. Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. 2. Four (4) or more years related experience or two (2) or more years related experience and two (2) years of college-level coursework in area of responsibility; or any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. 3. A work history demonstrating dependability and reliability. 4. Possession and maintenance of a First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. 5. Driver History - K4 DMV Printout (Valid within 90 days) Valid CPR and First Aid certifications from an American Heart Association or American Red Cross approved, in-person class are required upon hire. No online certificates will be accepted.
IMPORTANT: Please read entire Job Description including all Qualifications, Essential and Other Functions, Special Requirements, Physical Abilities, and Terms of Employment prior to applying for this position.
- DMV Printout
Requirements / Qualifications
Complete EDJOIN online application. Professional References must be from evaluating supervisors and managers. Training and Experience 1. Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. 2. Four (4) or more years related experience or two (2) or more years related experience and two (2) years of college-level coursework in area of responsibility; or any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the desired knowledge and abilities. 3. A work history demonstrating dependability and reliability. 4. Possession and maintenance of a First Aid Certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. 5. Driver History - K4 DMV Printout (Valid within 90 days) Valid CPR and First Aid certifications from an American Heart Association or American Red Cross approved, in-person class are required upon hire. No online certificates will be accepted.
IMPORTANT: Please read entire Job Description including all Qualifications, Essential and Other Functions, Special Requirements, Physical Abilities, and Terms of Employment prior to applying for this position.
- DMV Printout
Comments and Other Information
The Murrieta Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental/marital or family status, primary language, medical condition, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. (MVUSD BP410, AR/BP 1312.3, AR/BP 4030 , AR 4031, AR/BP 5145.3, BP5146, BP5131.2)
Comments and Other Information
The Murrieta Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental/marital or family status, primary language, medical condition, genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above. (MVUSD BP410, AR/BP 1312.3, AR/BP 4030 , AR 4031, AR/BP 5145.3, BP5146, BP5131.2)
Application Deadline
6/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/16/2026
Contact
Andria Benavidez
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
MVUSD Classified Salary Range 29: $4,366.09- $5,306.99 Monthly; However, placement of step is determined by 7% promotional rate
Length of Work Year
8 Hours/244 Duty Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
TTS
2/424/004
Location
Grounds Department/DSC
Hours
6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (1/2 hour unpaid lunch)
Test Requirements
Groundskeeper III Test and subsequent Skills Performance Test
Testing Dates and Information
Groundskeeper III Test - 7/01/26; Skills Performance Test - 7/8/26 *Tests are given by invitation only. After the closing date of post, qualified applicants will be emailed an invitation to test, along with testing time and location. Please monitor your email for correspondence.
Anticipated Interview Date
TBD *Information regarding interview selection and invitation is sent through email.
Position Highlights
This Position Includes: Paid Holidays Annually, Sick and Vacation Pay, Retirement through the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS), Comprehensive Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance), and access to Tax Sheltered Annuity in addition to CalPERS