Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Supervisor of Building Trades (SBT), the Lead Groundskeeper is responsible for being a strong and respectful team leader in the management of the campus landscape. The Lead Groundskeeper leads a crew of groundskeepers in the maintenance and beautification of the campus landscaping at California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR), a more than 60 acre campus with residential students ranging in age from early childhood through high school. Propagates and cares for flowers, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, and ground cover. Maintain sports fields. Keeps exterior grounds, parking lots and patios neat, clean, and presentable to the public at all times. When necessary, escorts and oversees the work of outside contractors and other CSDR staff assigned to assist with grounds keeping activities. Maintains equipment and recommends repairs/replacement. Programs irrigation controllers and performs minor irrigation repairs. Responds to work orders. Tracks usage and requests materials and supplies such as; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), herbicides, fertilizers, and various tools and equipment. Work schedule is 6:00am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday with RDO's S/S/H. California School for the Deaf, Riverside is a 24-hour residential campus. Incumbent may be required to work outside normal business hours due to operational need for special events or projects. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance. This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- LEAD GROUNDSKEEPER Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information From its inception in 1953, the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) has attracted deaf scholars and steadfast staff with innovative spirit and a desire to serve deaf students. These exceptional individuals have created paths of success and opportunities for our students while eliminating any and all barriers. CSDR’s mission is to provide its students a place to engage in a positive environment where American Sign Language (ASL) and English are valued, cultures are embraced, learning is relevant, and self-worth is uplifted. In collaboration with families and school communities, Southern California students prepare for college and careers through academic rigor, innovative technology, and extra-curricular opportunities.
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https://www.cde.ca.gov Special Requirements EXAMINATION Individuals must have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. List eligibility may be obtained by meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the examination bulletin and obtaining a passing score on the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire. The examination bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources Web page at: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2352 Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) or willingness to learn
- Ability to lead & guide other grounds staff on specific specialty projects around the campus when needed
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and work under stressful conditions
- Ability to maintain assigned area, exercise initiative, independence, and manage workload
- Experience with irrigation systems and controls in a school or facility setting
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Additional Salary Information Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account is highly recommended. Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareer Account. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status. Incomplete or late applications packages will NOT be considered. If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD-678), use the revised 06/2024 version. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Intermittent and/or Limited Term vacancies that may occur. For information on how to obtain list eligibility, please visit the CalCareers website at https://calcareers.ca.gov/. DEPARTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AND APPLY.