Under limited supervision, to perform grounds maintenance and general gardening work; to operate power grounds equipment; and to do other related work as directed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Cultivate, water, mow and trim lawns, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers.

Operate edgers, power clippers, small mowers, sprayers, tractors, trucks, chain saws, power edgers, power trimmers and other grounds maintenance equipment and hand tools.

Apply weed killers, fertilizers and pesticides to eradicate weeds.

Plant, transplant and remove plants and shrubs.

Service and make minor non-technical repairs to grounds equipment.

Fill, level, roll, smooth and prepare ground for planting.

Haul dirt, trash and other materials.

Assist in the installation and repair of the sprinkler system.

Use hand tools to work soil and remove weeds, undergrowth and debris from grounds and landscaped areas.

Sweep, vacuum and blow walks, driveways, parking lots and other areas.

Rake leaves and pick up paper and rubbish.

Install landscapes in accordance with plans and instructions.

Clean gutters and drains.

Operate manual and automatic sprinkler system.

Ensure safety by removing or reporting hazards; especially pertaining to landscape.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic tools, materials, equipment and practices of routine groundskeeping work.

Operation, use and maintenance of power grounds equipment.

Good work habits.

Methods, materials and tools used in groundskeeping work.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills.

ABILITY TO:

Perform general grounds maintenance and routine gardening work.

Operate grounds equipment.

Use hand and power tools of gardening and groundskeeping work safely.

Use chemicals and fertilizers properly.

Perform heavy manual labor.

Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.

Calculate amount of product or supplies needed.

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Work outside in weather extremes of the local climate.

Be exposed to harsh substances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

See to drive and operate equipment; have depth perception.

Hear normal equipment operation and work area noise.

Speak in a normal voice to be able to be heard and understood at the work site.

Reach horizontally and vertically with arms.

Use hands to operate hand and power tools requiring strength and coordination.

Use hands and fingers to manipulate small objects and print or write legibly.

Stand for prolonged periods.

Use lower body mobility to stand, walk, stoop, bend, crawl and extend legs.

Lift and carry or push objects which may exceed 100 pounds.

If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, the exam dates are:

Qualifying Exam: March 3, 2022 10:00 AM

Oral Exam: Anticipated for the week of March 6th or 13th, 2023.

Please make arrangements to be available on the dates above. There will be no make up exams offered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.

The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.

Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.

The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please contact Melissa Rubio at (510) 784-2600, ext 72562 or mr216@husd.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.