Maintenance Worker II at San Dieguito Union High School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

7/22/2025 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 7/1/2025 Contact Human Resources Classified
760-753-6491 5519 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$25.05 - $33.57 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Plus paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick; Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits; CalPERS eligible position Length of Work Year 12 months Employment Type Full Time Work Schedule 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location Maintenance and Operations, 625 N. Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 About the Employer

Thank you for your interest in employment with San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Located in North Coastal San Diego County, SDUHSD is comprised of middle and high schools. We offer a wealth of academic and extracurricular opportunities in which our students can engage and excel. Our success as a school district is due to the dedication of our educators and support staff. We invite candidates with a commitment to service to explore employment opportunities in our schools, offices, and facilities.

Job Summary Job Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Worker II performs the full range of general and varied grounds maintenance and gardening duties at District sites. The Grounds Worker II may oversee the activities of a grounds crew in the absence of a Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker.

View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

- Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent. - Journey-level experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in a school, industrial, or commercial setting where knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance has been acquired. - Experience operating equipment and tools in grounds maintenance. - Experience performing sports field lining preferred. - Valid California Class C Driver License - California DMV Driver’s Record report.

The report is required when an applicant applies for a Grounds Maintenance Worker II job and must be dated within 30 days of the job application. The record can be obtained at the DMV or ordered through the DMV online system, www.dmv.ca.gov or https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/. An applicant’s driving history must comply with district driving standards as specified in the DMV Employee Pull Notice program below. Employees hired in this classification will be enrolled in the DMV Employee Pull Notice program. The district will receive a driver record report at least once every twelve (12) months or when any subsequent conviction, failure to appear, accident, driver’s license suspension, revocation, or any other action is taken against the employee’s driving privilege during employment.

Requirements / Qualifications

- Job-related education necessary to perform the essential job duties is typically consistent with graduation from high school or equivalent. - Journey-level experience in grounds maintenance, preferably in a school, industrial, or commercial setting where knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance has been acquired. - Experience operating equipment and tools in grounds maintenance. - Experience performing sports field lining preferred. - Valid California Class C Driver License - California DMV Driver’s Record report.

The report is required when an applicant applies for a Grounds Maintenance Worker II job and must be dated within 30 days of the job application. The record can be obtained at the DMV or ordered through the DMV online system, www.dmv.ca.gov or https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/. An applicant’s driving history must comply with district driving standards as specified in the DMV Employee Pull Notice program below. Employees hired in this classification will be enrolled in the DMV Employee Pull Notice program. The district will receive a driver record report at least once every twelve (12) months or when any subsequent conviction, failure to appear, accident, driver’s license suspension, revocation, or any other action is taken against the employee’s driving privilege during employment.

Comments and Other Information Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process. Exam components may consist of multiple choice test (weight: 20%), performance test (weight: 30%), and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weight: 50%). The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional - Dual Certification. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submtted at time of application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491. Comments and Other Information
Examination process: Completed applications are reviewed and candidates who meet the minimum qualifications participate in an examination process. Exam components may consist of multiple choice test (weight: 20%), performance test (weight: 30%), and a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weight: 50%). The competitive basis for this recruitment is Open/Promotional - Dual Certification. Candidates who pass all exams are placed on an eligibility list in order of overall exam score. The list is used to fill current and future vacancies for six months. If a candidate has taken the multiple choice and/or performance test for this San Dieguito Union High School District job title or similar job title within the past two years, candidate may be able to transfer the scores to this recruitment. The exam must be sufficiently similar, as determined by the Director, Classified Personnel. Prior to the application deadline, a request to transfer score(s) should be e-mailed to: barbara.bass@sduhsd.net. Transferring of exam scores does not apply to the Qualifications Appraisal Interview. Veterans may be eligible for preference points on entrance examinations ("entrance" is defined as candidates who are not current employees of the District). A copy of your DD214 must be submtted at time of application. Employment with San Dieguito Union High School District is contingent upon successful completion of post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. Please note that our agency receives federal funding and must adhere to federal regulations; results which indicate marijuana use will be considered non-passing. The probationary period for a new or promotional employee is six months or 130 days of paid service, whichever is longer. The San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. SDUHSD requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying. Any concerns regarding discrimination may be directed to Susan Gray, Director, Classified Personnel, (760) 753-6491. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY