Grounds Maintenance Worker (Open Recruitment) at Westminster School District
About the Employer
WSD Vision: Leading the way as the premier Pre K-8th grade school district in Orange County, CA by providing exceptional and innovative experiences where all learners thrive. WSD Mission: It is our collective responsibility to educate and empower all students to pursue excellence through a distinctive, rigorous, and engaging academic experience. The Westminster School District, located in West Orange County, operates 17 schools: 13 elementary sites, three middle schools, and one site which provides infant, toddler and preschool programs. The District has approximately 1,100 employees. The Westminster School District is recognized for high academic achievement and serves about 7,900 students, grades Preschool-8th. The district offers a broad scope of supplemental instructional programs including four dual immersion programs, GATE academy, music and band, exploratory STEAM/Coding programs, and state-of-the-art science and art facilities. Modern library-media centers, integration of technology, and specialized instruction help provide a well-balanced and rigorous curriculum to support students in becoming innovative, critical thinkers who readily adapt to a rapidly changing 21st-century environment.
Job Summary
Job Summary
- Current & Future Vacancies & Substitutes - Full-time positions are 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week - Working hours are generally between 6:00am and 2:30pm
Requirements / Qualifications
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds, performs general and varied grounds maintenance, gardening and construction work at school sites and other district facilities. Operates both light and heavy equipment such as tractors, mowers, trucks, skip-loaders, backhoes, and other equipment; performs other related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Any combination equivalent to: (1) completion of high school, (2) one year of full-time experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance, including related equipment and (3) a good work history which indicates an ability to be at work regularly, on time and to perform effectively.
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Supervisor of Maintenance and Grounds, performs general and varied grounds maintenance, gardening and construction work at school sites and other district facilities. Operates both light and heavy equipment such as tractors, mowers, trucks, skip-loaders, backhoes, and other equipment; performs other related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be: Any combination equivalent to: (1) completion of high school, (2) one year of full-time experience in gardening, landscaping or grounds maintenance, including related equipment and (3) a good work history which indicates an ability to be at work regularly, on time and to perform effectively.
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Commercial Driver's License (Class A), or the ability to secure such license within four (4) months of employment in this classification.
Training in First-aid procedures and CPR.
Insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.
Participation in the District random drug testing program.
Annual respirator training.
Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application
Comments and Other Information
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Commercial Driver's License (Class A), or the ability to secure such license within four (4) months of employment in this classification.
Training in First-aid procedures and CPR.
Insurability by the District’s insurance carrier.
Participation in the District random drug testing program.
Annual respirator training.
Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application
Application Deadline
8/4/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
7/20/2026
Contact
Maria Orona
714-894-7311 1171
714-894-7311 1171
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$4,764 - $5,787 Monthly
$4,764 - $5,787 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time