Grounds Person - Assigned To The Maintenance And Grounds Dept (25-01)

Each of our 18 different school sites is a "School of Choice" with individual focuses such as health and fitness, drama and the arts, technology, music and science just to mention a few. The district is broken into four areas called quadrants.

Students have the opportunity to choose any school within the quadrant in which they live based on their interest AND still have transportation provided. VESD works consistently to meet the needs of 12,000 students through providing quality professional development for our staff, collaborating with parents and community members, listening to students and benchmarking best practices across the nation.

Directly responsible to Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor. Under the direction of the Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor, performs a variety of grounds-related work in order to provide a safe and orderly environment for students and staff. Performs other related work as directed.

EXPERIENCE Required:- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in grounds or related work

Desired:- Prior employment as a grounds person for a large facility or school district- Training in the use and safe handling of chemicals used in grounds workEDUCATION Required:- High School Diploma or equivalentDOCUMENTSRequired:- Possession of a valid California Drivers License- DMV Printout (showing No Vehicle Code moving violation within the last 12 months)

TO APPLY: Complete and submit EDJOIN application. The following documents must be attached to your application:

EXPERIENCE Required: - A minimum of one (1) year of experience in grounds or related work Desired: - Prior employment as a grounds person for a large facility or school district

• Training in the use and safe handling of chemicals used in grounds work EDUCATION Required: - High School Diploma or equivalent DOCUMENTS Required: - Possession of a valid California Drivers License

• DMV Printout (showing No Vehicle Code moving violation within the last 12 months)

TO APPLY: Complete and submit EDJOIN application. The following documents must be attached to your application:

• DMV Printout (showing no Vehicle Code moving violations within the last 12 months)
• Proof of HS Graduation (or equivalent)

Comments and Other Information

TESTING: A combination of written and hands-on tests may be administered to secure the best qualified applicants.

Applications will be screened. Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to take the written test which is tentatively scheduled to take place Tuesday, 7/9/2024. Qualified applicants will be selected to participate in the hands-on testing process, date to be determined.

Those who are deemed best qualified at the conclusion of all required testing will be scheduled for an interview. Need assistance with your application? Please contact the EDJOIN help desk at Phone: 888-900-8945 or Email: edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net