Lead Groundskeeper

The Diagnostic Center Southern California has an immediate opening for Lead Groundskeeper. Applications are accepted on CalCareers.

The Lead Groundskeeper performs heavy physical labor such as digging and/lifting, mows and edges lawns, keeps sidewalks and streets swept and cleaned, maintains sprinkler systems: pressurized and non-pressurized lines in good working order; refers to schematic/blueprints for the location of control boxes and valve locations in order to repair and maintain in good working order. The Lead Groundskeeper must be organized and able to work independently and to maintain regularly scheduled grounds maintenance. The work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as confined spaces, uneven ground surfaces, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and loud noises and may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals or physical risks which requires following basic safety precautions.

The Lead Groundskeeper must operate and maintain motorized driven equipment; work in hot, dry, dusty conditions; performs general laboring tasks related to grounds and gardening maintenance work. This position/classification has been designated as a safety-sensitive position. This position will wear safety equipment during work performance i.e. ear plugs, dust masks, eye goggles, face shield, latex gloves, cloth gloves, rubber boots or rain gear, aprons and back support.

The Lead Groundskeeper may encounter live or dead insects, reptiles, rodents or other wildlife in the performance of duties. This position requires visual and/or auditory inspection of proper operation of machinery/equipment or auditory inspection of proper operating equipment.

Application must be submitted on CalCareers www.calcareers.ca.gov Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted: 1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety.

Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678. Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678). 2. Exam Required for all civil service positions.

Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1GS17 If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry, Human Resources Director, chhenry@csb-cde.ca.gov or 510-936-5587

Comments and Other Information

The Diagnostic Center, Southern California provides high-quality, individualized services to special education students, their families, and school districts. Services are provided by expert, transdisciplinary teams of diagnostic professionals that may include educational specialists, speech-language specialists, school psychologists, clinical psychologists, motor specialists, and pediatricians who address the unique educational needs of Southern California's most difficult-to-serve students enrolled in special education programs.

The Diagnostic Center, Southern California is one of three regional assessment centers operated by the State Special Schools and Services Division of the California Department of Education. The Centers provide assessment, training, and technical assistance to all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in California. Each of the three Centers serves a specific geographic region in the state:

Southern California Los Angeles, Central California Fresno, Northern California, Fremont. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov Free parking is available at the Diagnostic Center Southern California location

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