Classified Substitute - Groundskeeper

District Mission: A District that promotes education, pride, and progress.

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fourteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff.

Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley.

We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Classified Substitute is an on-call as needed position. Substitutes may work in a variety of different positions depending on their work experience. Applicants for this posting may not start until the regular 24-25 school year begins in August.

Please note that selected applicants for this posting may not begin employment until August 2024.The following are required for this position prior to hire:* Qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward with DOJ & FBI Fingerprint Clearance process

• Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination (Required upon hire or exemption may be requested to HR) * TB clearance

All District employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.

Applicants should not present proof of vaccination until directed to do so by the District's Human Resources Office.Classified Substitute is an on-call as needed position

Ideal applicants should have experience in the following areas:1. Responsible for the upkeep of landscaping including but not limited to lawns, shrubs, trees, planting areas,fields, and any other type of landscaping.2.

Mows, trims and edges lawns. Trims around benches, backstops, poles, fences, and all other items and areaswhen mowing equipment cannot reach.3. Prepares grounds for planting or reseeding including raking, weed removal, earthmoving, seeding,fertilizing, and any other type of ground preparation as required.4.

Plants and transplants trees, shrubs, and other decorative plants.5. Trims trees up six feet above the ground and trims shrubs, bushes and other decorative plants.6. Collects and removes all plant debris from site and disposes of debris in proper manner.7.

Cleans walkways, sidewalks, play courts, and other areas with blower.8. Operates various landscaping equipment.9. Operates motor vehicles/equipment including truck, tractor, pull trailer, or other vehicles.10. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS All application fields must be filled out and the following documents are REQUIRED to be attached with your application: - Current Resume

• 2 professional letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months. BLANK or INCOMPLETE applications will NOT be accepted.
  
  Please note that if your work/volunteer experience does not match any of the positions available to substitute, your application will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Selected candidates will be contacted to move forward to get fingerprinted for DOJ and FBI. Once candidates clear TB and fingerprints they will be invited to attend a mandatory orientation.

Please note that selected applicants for this posting may not begin employment until August 2024. The following are required for this position prior to hire:

• Qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward with DOJ & FBI Fingerprint Clearance process

• Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination (Required upon hire or exemption may be requested to HR) * TB clearance All District employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process.
  
  Applicants should not present proof of vaccination until directed to do so by the District's Human Resources Office. Classified Substitute is an on-call as needed position Ideal applicants should have experience in the following areas: 1. Responsible for the upkeep of landscaping including but not limited to lawns, shrubs, trees, planting areas, fields, and any other type of landscaping. 2.
  
  Mows, trims and edges lawns. Trims around benches, backstops, poles, fences, and all other items and areas when mowing equipment cannot reach. 3. Prepares grounds for planting or reseeding including raking, weed removal, earthmoving, seeding, fertilizing, and any other type of ground preparation as required. 4.
  
  Plants and transplants trees, shrubs, and other decorative plants. 5. Trims trees up six feet above the ground and trims shrubs, bushes and other decorative plants. 6. Collects and removes all plant debris from site and disposes of debris in proper manner. 7.
  
  Cleans walkways, sidewalks, play courts, and other areas with blower. 8. Operates various landscaping equipment. 9. Operates motor vehicles/equipment including truck, tractor, pull trailer, or other vehicles. 10. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS All application fields must be filled out and the following documents are REQUIRED to be attached with your application: - Current Resume

• 2 professional letters of recommendation dated within the past 12 months. BLANK or INCOMPLETE applications will NOT be accepted.
  
  Please note that if your work/volunteer experience does not match any of the positions available to substitute, your application will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis. Selected candidates will be contacted to move forward to get fingerprinted for DOJ and FBI. Once candidates clear TB and fingerprints they will be invited to attend a mandatory orientation.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (1st Professional recommendation letter dated within the past 12 months.)
  OR Letter(s) of Recommendation (2nd Professional recommendation letter dated within the past 12 months.)
• Resume (Please ensure your resume lists any work experience related to the positions you are interested in subbing for.)

Comments and Other Information

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY NON-DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR HANDICAP (FEDERAL REGULATION, TITLE IX) The Coachella Valley Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board prohibits, at any district school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the protected characteristics named above.

The district assures the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation in District Programs. Complaints of unlawful discrimination are investigated through the Uniform Complaint Policy and Procedures. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Maria McLeod at (760)848-1081. The District's 504 Coordinator is Julissa Hernandez, the Director of Student Support Services, and can be reached at (760) 848-1156.