Groundskeeper - District Office, Maintenance SUBSTITUTE POSITION at Garvey School District

Application Deadline

9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/28/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$21.70 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day (6:00a.m.-2:30p.m.), 12 months per year
Employment Type
Full Time, Temporary

Job Summary

Job Summary

DEFINITION Under supervision, to perform skilled operation of powered grounds equipment, including riding mowers, tractors, trucks, and trailers; to perform skilled grounds maintenance and athletic field preparation work; and to perform related work as required. EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS For a complete list of duties and requirements, please refer to the job description. Job descriptions can be found on: www.edjoin.org/garveyschooldistrict

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS • License Required: As a condition of continued employment, possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License. • A typical qualifying entrance background is experience in grounds keeping work and the operation of power grounds keeping equipment. • Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities as stated, and the ability to perform the duties of the position. • Successfully pass the Application Paper Screening Phase. • Successfully pass the Garvey School District written test for Groundskeeper. • Completion of a Criminal Records Check is required prior to beginning work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Complete an application on EDJOIN.org by the deadline date below. Do not use the phrases "see resume", "see attached" or "refer to previous applications". All applications will be paper screened. Incomplete applications are subject to disqualification Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Edjoin.org TESTING Applicants who pass the application screening process will be notified and scheduled for a Written Test. ACCOMODATION Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the examination process. In order to make the request, please contact the Human Resources Office at the time of filing an application. Candidates may be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodations when the request is made.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS • License Required: As a condition of continued employment, possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License. • A typical qualifying entrance background is experience in grounds keeping work and the operation of power grounds keeping equipment. • Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities as stated, and the ability to perform the duties of the position. • Successfully pass the Application Paper Screening Phase. • Successfully pass the Garvey School District written test for Groundskeeper. • Completion of a Criminal Records Check is required prior to beginning work.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES Complete an application on EDJOIN.org by the deadline date below. Do not use the phrases "see resume", "see attached" or "refer to previous applications". All applications will be paper screened. Incomplete applications are subject to disqualification Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Edjoin.org TESTING Applicants who pass the application screening process will be notified and scheduled for a Written Test. ACCOMODATION Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the examination process. In order to make the request, please contact the Human Resources Office at the time of filing an application. Candidates may be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodations when the request is made.

Comments and Other Information

We reserve the right to reopen this position, re-advertise, retract, or delay filling the position. The Human Resources Department is not responsible for replication of candidates’ application materials. The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. (Board Policy 4030) Mission Statement: The students of the Garvey School District will learn academic skills, moral and ethical values and respect for diversity that will enable them to be life-long learners and productive members of a global society. [Board adopted: 11/16/95]

Comments and Other Information


We reserve the right to reopen this position, re-advertise, retract, or delay filling the position. The Human Resources Department is not responsible for replication of candidates’ application materials. The Governing Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender or sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. (Board Policy 4030) Mission Statement: The students of the Garvey School District will learn academic skills, moral and ethical values and respect for diversity that will enable them to be life-long learners and productive members of a global society. [Board adopted: 11/16/95]