Grounds Maintenance Technician at Folsom Cordova Unified School District
About the Employer
MISSION STATEMENT FCUSD is committed to providing excellence in educational programs that carry high expectations for each student's success. In collaboration with our community, the mission of FCUSD is to ensure all students demonstrate high levels of learning through our commitment to continuous cycles of improvement, transformative social emotional learning, and engaging, culturally responsive instruction.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, to assess the site needs of the head custodians and grounds person(s) and provide collaborative grounds maintenance training; to maintain a sprinkler repair stock for the district; to oversee landscape and sprinkler contracts during their installation; to perform grounds maintenance and gardening work, and to do related work as required.
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Folsom Cordova Unified School District Class Specification
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance, to assess the training needs of the head custodians and groundspersons and administer on-site training programs; to maintain a sprinkler repair stock for the district; to oversee landscape and sprinkler contracts during their installation; to perform grounds maintenance and gardening work, and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position requires a high degree of skills in sprinkler system design, installation and repair; knowledge in landscape design; handling chemicals; gardening equipment repair; tree pruning; and all other areas in horticulture. Due to seasonal and weather factors, other duties in the field of maintenance and operations may be assigned temporarily. This position involves all the responsibilities of a Groundsperson-Gardener as well as the responsibility to provide and administer specified grounds training programs to head custodians and groundspersons, and to supplement grounds training provided by site level managers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses the need for and administers on-site training programs for head custodians and groundsperson.
Maintains sprinkler parts stock for the district, prepares annual bid list, reviews and approves bids.
Maintains District stock of fertilizer and plant food supplies and coordinates distribution schedule of same.
Assists in the design and installation of landscape and sprinkler projects, oversees outside contractors and inspects their work.
Performs grounds maintenance work, keeps hoses, supplies, tools and equipment in proper condition and repair.
Plants, cultivates, waters, and sprays ornamental plants, shrubs hedges, trees and flowers.
Fertilizes, waters and cares for lawns, using hand and power mowers.
Trims trees, hedges, and shrubs.
Prepares and treats soil for planting, fertilizes fields and lawns.
Aids in keeping assigned areas free from pests and plant diseases.
Rakes leaves and hoes weeds.
Operates heavy duty equipment.
As required, participates in custodial and maintenance activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles of landscaping, sprinkler systems, handling chemicals, lawn equipment, tree maintenance, horticulture, and irrigation control systems. An emphasis on Rain Master control systems is desirable.
Ability to:
Instruct and train grounds personnel; design, install and repair sprinkler systems; order and maintain sprinkler parts stock; maintain lawn equipment; perform tree maintenance; perform general gardening and grounds work; follow oral and written directions; perform heavy manual labor; correctly demonstrate sufficient strength, mobility and range of motion to arm lift 60 pounds and floor lift 60 pounds in an employee entrance evaluation; obtain within 6 months, valid California Class B vehicle operator’s license and valid State of California Qualified Applicators License from the Department of Pesticide Regulations.
Experience:
Three years of experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, or related work.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Approved: 1.17.08
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Comments and Other Information
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Comments and Other Information
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact:
Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students)
jhuber@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104580
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is:
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/nondiscrimination-statementpolicy
The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/uniform-complaints
Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/nondiscrimination-in-employment
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/title-ix-notificationsexual-harassment Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/sexual-harrassment-title-ix
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU
Comments and Other Information
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact:
Jim Huber, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator (students)
jhuber@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104580
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
The Folsom Cordova Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The District Title IX Coordinator is:
Shannon Diaz, Director of Compliance
Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
sdiaz@fcusd.org
916-294-9000 x 104415
1965 Birkmont Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
The District nondiscrimination policy can be located at: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/nondiscrimination-statementpolicy
The District’s nondiscrimination complaint procedures can be located at:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/uniform-complaints
Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/nondiscrimination-in-employment
To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment, or make a complaint of sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX, please refer to:
Students: https://www.fcusd.org/district/about-us/title-ix-notificationsexual-harassment Staff: https://www.fcusd.org/departments/compliance/complaints/sexual-harrassment-title-ix
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU
Application Deadline
9/3/2026 5:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/24/2026
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Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Pay Range
30.17 - 36.69 Per Hour
30.17 - 36.69 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Twelve Months
Employment Type
Full Time