Grounds Maintenance Worker

Selection Procedure

FILING DEADLINE - DECEMBER 4, 2026, 4:30 PM

District Classified application and supplemental form must be submitted to the Personnel Commission Office by the filing deadline.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

This is an OPEN recruitment to establish an eligibility list, fill a vacancy and hire substitutes. Substitutes work on an as-needed basis to fill in for absent employees. The eligibility list will be used to fill permanent vacancies which may occur during the life of the eligibility list.

This position is full-time, Monday-Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 12 months per year.The recruitment process will consist of a written and/or performance examination and an oral technical interview, which are tentatively scheduled during the weeks of December 7-18, 2026. Qualified applicants will be notified by US mail or email. (Click here for more information on the recruitment process.)Basic Function Under the direction of the Supervisor-Grounds and Operations or assigned supervisor, perform advanced grounds maintenance duties in the maintenance of District grounds and athletic fields; travel to District sites to trim large trees and operate large mowers to mow lawns and athletic fields.(Click here for a complete job description.) Education & Experience Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed and one year of grounds maintenance experience. Experienced in the operation of tractors, trucks, and large power mowers.

Benefits

Torrance Unified School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. For more information visit the following link: click here

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, TITLE IX, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

The Torrance Unified School District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against an employee or applicant for employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information (including family and medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as protected by state, federal or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, Torrance Unified will provide you with one upon notice.