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Date Posted 6/4/2025 Contact Personnel ClassifiedNumber of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$24.20 - $32.42 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Plus benefits Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Work Location District Wide. Work location is based on district needs. Benefits Medical, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave and holidays Working Days and Hours Monday-Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.
Job Summary Job SummaryThe Grounds Maintenance Worker II performs the full range of general and varied grounds maintenance and gardening duties at District sites. The Grounds Worker II may oversee the activities of a grounds crew in the absence of a Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker.
View Job Description Requirements / QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent. Journey-level experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in a school, industrial, or commercial setting where knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance has been acquired. Experience operating equipment and tools in grounds maintenance. Experience performing sports field lining preferred.
A FULLY-COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED Attachments such as a resume are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process. Candidates who advance to a selection interview may provide additional documents at that time. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The job requires a valid California Class C driver's license. Attach a driver report from the Calif. DMV. The report must be dated less than 30 days prior to applying for the position. The record can be obtained at the DMV or printed on the DMV online system: www.dmv.ca.gov or https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/ Employees hired in this classification will be enrolled in the DMV Employee Pull Notice program. The district will receive a driver record report at least once every twelve (12) months or when any subsequent conviction, failure to appear, accident, driver’s license suspension, revocation, or any other action is taken against the employee’s driving privilege during employment.
Requirements / QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent. Journey-level experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in a school, industrial, or commercial setting where knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance has been acquired. Experience operating equipment and tools in grounds maintenance. Experience performing sports field lining preferred.
A FULLY-COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED Attachments such as a resume are not required and will not be reviewed as part of the application review or testing process. Candidates who advance to a selection interview may provide additional documents at that time. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The job requires a valid California Class C driver's license. Attach a driver report from the Calif. DMV. The report must be dated less than 30 days prior to applying for the position. The record can be obtained at the DMV or printed on the DMV online system: www.dmv.ca.gov or https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/ Employees hired in this classification will be enrolled in the DMV Employee Pull Notice program. The district will receive a driver record report at least once every twelve (12) months or when any subsequent conviction, failure to appear, accident, driver’s license suspension, revocation, or any other action is taken against the employee’s driving privilege during employment.
Comments and Other Information Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in the following examinations: Multiple choice exam (weighted at 30%) and Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted at 70%) The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as open/promotional dual certification. The eligibility lists established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. The job posting remains open until filled. If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations. Entrance is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District. Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing. The probationary period for a new employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer; employees who are promoted serve a six-month probation. Management employees serve a probationary period of one year. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 753-6491. Comments and Other InformationExamination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in the following examinations: Multiple choice exam (weighted at 30%) and Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted at 70%) The competitive basis for this recruitment is established as open/promotional dual certification. The eligibility lists established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. The job posting remains open until filled. If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations. Entrance is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District. Please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing. The probationary period for a new employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer; employees who are promoted serve a six-month probation. Management employees serve a probationary period of one year. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, 710 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 753-6491. Links Related To This Job Benefits, Salaries and Job Descriptions SDUHSD Website CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. 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