Substitute Groundskeeper

Substitute Groundskeeper

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### About the Employer

Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7,500 students in West Sacramento, carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917. As the city’s premier provider of high-quality education, WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees, with mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD is a vibrant community of educators, families, and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive.

Job Description / Essential Elements

WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: GROUNDSKEEPER SALARY RANGE: 30 GROUP: MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS/TRANSPORTATION DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION: 01/22/09 DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, to perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening work, including the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment; and to do related work as required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Maintains grounds around District buildings and facilities in a clean, neat and orderly condition; collects and disposes of rubbish; plants, fertilizes and cares for lawns and shrubs, using power mowers and other hand and power equipment; operates power spraying and other equipment in controlling weeds and pests; prepares and treats soils for planting; trims and prunes trees and hedges; prepares athletic fields for contests; assists with the installation of fences and playground equipment; spades and cultivates flower beds; waters areas not covered by automatic sprinkler systems; may help set up facilities for special events; may help move furniture and equipment; drives vehicles and trucks; may perform incidental maintenance work or assist in...