Substitute Groundskeeper Pool 2025-26 at Mountain View Whisman School District Share on X      Print Application Deadline

6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted 5/7/2025 Contact Stephanie Madrid
650-526-3555 Number of Openings 5 Salary Single Rate
$31.89 Per Hour Length of Work Year Will vary Employment Type Full and Part Time Job Summary Job Summary

Hours will vary depending on need. Please apply to job #2417.

Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Mountain View Whisman School District
Human Resources Department

Job Title:  Groundskeeper II

Classification:  G

Date Reviewed:  10/15/09
Date Revised:  10/15/09

 

Position Description

 

The Groundskeeper, under general supervision, performs routine and skilled ground maintenance and gardening work.

 

Qualifications

 

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License Must possess one year of experience comparable to that of a custodian in a school district. Must possess a Pesticide Applicators License Minimum requirement:  High school diploma or equivalent Groundskeeping experience, performing duties similar to those listed below.

 

Skills/Abilities

 

Use various gardening and grounds maintenance tools and supplies Operate power-driven grounds maintenance equipment Understand and follow verbal and written directions Adjust work schedules to meet unusual conditions Perform heavy manual labor Maintain cooperative working relationships Comply with the physical/mental demands as described on the ADA profile

 

Knowledge

 

Of basic methods and tools used in planting, cultivating, and caring for lawns, shrubs, and trees Of basic use of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other chemicals Of groundskeeping materials, tools and equipment, and their safe use and care Of the operation of the auxiliary mechanical equipment carried on power-driven equipment

 

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

 

Plants, cultivates, waters and sprays ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers Plants, fertilizes, waters and cares for lawns, using hand and power mowers Prunes trees and shrubs, mixes and spreads weed abatement chemicals Spades and fertilizes flower beds and sets out plants; prepares and treats soil for planting Aids in keeping assigned area free from pests and plant diseases Rakes leaves, hoes weeds and performs general grounds maintenance work Sweeps walks and picks up papers Keeps hoes, supplies, tools and equipment in proper condition and repair Operates and makes minor adjustments and emergency repairs to power-driven equipment Installs, maintains and operates sprinkling and drainage systems Operates power equipment, including mowers, rototillers and tractors Operates auxiliary mechanical equipment on the vehicles Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to trucks and equipment Maintains athletic fields and playground equipment May be required to drive a truck May be assigned custodial or maintenance duties either seasonally or incidental to gardening activities Uses tools, equipment and materials safely and as directed Performs site safety inspection Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Supervised by:          Chief Financial Officer and/or Director of Maintenance & Operations or designee

Evaluated by:            Chief Financial Officer and/or Director of Maintenance & Operations or designee

Requirements / Qualifications

Cover Letter or Letter of Introduction Current Resume 2 Letters of Reference

Requirements / Qualifications

Cover Letter or Letter of Introduction Current Resume 2 Letters of Reference

Comments and Other Information The Mountain View Whisman 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, 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. The Mountain View Whisman School District 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. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Tara Vikjord at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, or tvikjord@mvwsd.org. Comments and Other Information
The Mountain View Whisman 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, 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. The Mountain View Whisman School District 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. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Tara Vikjord at 650-526-3500, 1400 Montecito Ave., Mountain View, CA 94043, or tvikjord@mvwsd.org. Links Related To This Job Learn about our Community 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