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Form of workSalary : $49,380.00 - $60,156.00 Annually
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-11-30
Department: CUSTODIAL/MAINT/OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 11/30/2023
Closing Date: 12/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Function and Representative Duties
SHIFT HOURS WILL BE: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under assigned supervisor, and/or lead perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system
• Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways
• Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles
• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, power pressure sprayers and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools
• Perform a variety of duties related to the preparation, lining, burning, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas as assigned
• Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds, insects, rodents and other pests according to established procedures as assigned
• Inspect school grounds, play equipment and other assigned areas; identify, resolve and report safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested; identify and report vandalism and maintenance and repair needs
• Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing oil
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities
• Move and arrange outdoor and/or landscape furniture and equipment to perform gardening duties
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding
Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds-keeping work
Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds-keeping
Basic record-keeping techniques
Health and safety regulations
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas
Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flowerbeds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Maintain routine records
Observe health and safety regulations
Work cooperatively with others
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license
Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment
Walking or standing for extended periods of time
Seeing to perform gardening and grounds work
Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds sitting to operate tractors, mowers and other machines
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Heavy physical labor
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery with moving parts
Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement
Exposure to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Exposure to chemical, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations.
FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%
SECOND EXAMINATION: 50%
Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy."
If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.
4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.
10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.
15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.
Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.
Location : Berkeley, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-11-30
Department: CUSTODIAL/MAINT/OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 11/30/2023
Closing Date: 12/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Function and Representative Duties
SHIFT HOURS WILL BE: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under assigned supervisor, and/or lead perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system
• Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways
• Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles
• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, power pressure sprayers and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools
• Perform a variety of duties related to the preparation, lining, burning, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas as assigned
• Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds, insects, rodents and other pests according to established procedures as assigned
• Inspect school grounds, play equipment and other assigned areas; identify, resolve and report safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested; identify and report vandalism and maintenance and repair needs
• Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing oil
• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities
• Move and arrange outdoor and/or landscape furniture and equipment to perform gardening duties
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding
Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds-keeping work
Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds-keeping
Basic record-keeping techniques
Health and safety regulations
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas
Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flowerbeds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Maintain routine records
Observe health and safety regulations
Work cooperatively with others
Education, Experience and Other Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license
Working Conditions and Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment
Walking or standing for extended periods of time
Seeing to perform gardening and grounds work
Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds sitting to operate tractors, mowers and other machines
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally
Heavy physical labor
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery with moving parts
Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement
Exposure to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions
Exposure to chemical, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases
EXAMINATION WEIGHT:
Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations.
FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%
SECOND EXAMINATION: 50%
Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations.
OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy."
If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338.
SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.
BENEFITS (FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES): Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and family in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
VACATION: Regular, non-management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
1-3 Years: Ten (10) working days per year until he/she has completed four (4) years of service.
4-9 Years: Fifteen (15) working days per year until he/she has completed ten (10) years of service.
10-14 Years: Twenty (20) working days per year until he/she has completed fifteen (15) years of service.
15+ Years: Twenty-five (25) working days per year.
Regular twelve (12) month employees shall accrue two (2) additional days of vacation per year at each step indicated above.
HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)
Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)
New Year's Holiday (2 Days)
Martin Luther King's Birthday
Lincoln's Birthday
Washington's Birthday
Spring Board Holiday
Malcolm X's Birthday
Memorial Day
School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.
HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:
Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.
