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Job Summary
Riverbank Unified School District is seeking a dependable and hardworking Groundskeeper/Custodian to help maintain safe, clean, and attractive school campuses. Duties include grounds maintenance, landscaping, irrigation upkeep, custodial support, and general campus maintenance. Candidates should enjoy working outdoors, be reliable, and work well independently and as part of a team.
Riverbank Unified School District-One Town. One Team. One Dream.
Welcome to Riverbank Unified School District, where our commitment to excellence is reflected in everything we do. We are proud to be a district that embodies the spirit of:
One Town - We take tremendous pride in being from and serving the community of Riverbank.
One Team - We believe that united, we can accomplish anything for our students.
One Dream - We dream big and work to provide rich, diverse learning experiences for every student.
We know that everything is impossible-until someone does it.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
GROUNDSKEEPER/CUSTODIAN - COMBO
JOB SUMMARY
Groundskeeper/Custodian Combo, under supervision of the Supervisor of Maintenance/Operations/Transportation, perform a wide variety of specialized and responsible tasks relating to the District Grounds and Maintenance Operations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Application of:
District policies and procedures as they apply; Methods and practices of lawn, garden, tool and equipment management; Operation of tools and equipment used in landscape and garden maintenance; Oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy; Proper methods and use of sprinklers, valves, controllers, backflows and pumps; Basic knowledge of herbicides.
Ability to:
?Work confidentially
?See for purposes of reading printed matter and observing students
?Hear and understand speech at normal levels
?Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation
?Lift, carry, push, pull, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, run and crawl
?Performs heavy physical exertion
?Lift 75-100 pounds
?Carry 50 pounds
?Reach in all directions (physically)
?Operate a variety of equipment, tools and machines in a safe and proper manner
?Maintain and verify accuracy and completeness of work requests
?Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
?Meet schedules and deadlines
?Plan and organize vs utilize time management and organizational skills
?Troubleshoot and repair/replace a variety of equipment
?Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
?Stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time
?Operate equipment
?Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION
May include, but not limited to:
1.Performs a wide variety of specialized maintenance service tasks; interpret and apply rules and regulations as appropriate
2.Maintains school equipment
3.Maintains a clean, orderly work area
4.Operates a variety of grounds/landscape equipment, tools, and machines
5.Build and installs playground equipment.
6.Responsible for periodic grounds chemical spraying activities.
7.Monitors all site grounds area for safety, maintenance, and improvement
8.May assist in the kitchen as necessary.
9.Perform related duties as assigned
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED required; Two (2) years of maintenance repair experience and one (1) year of school grounds maintenance or gardening.
Conditions of Employment:
Possession of a valid California Drivers License required
Possession of Qualified Applicator License/Certificate Permit: Category B required
Requirements / Qualifications

• Certification (Qualified Applicator License/Certification Permit: Category B)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please attach 2 letters, dated and signed within the last year)
• Proof of HS Graduation (High School Diploma or GED)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information
Please scan and attach all required documents to your Edjoin application. Please only attach to your application documents that are requested. An over abundance of paperwork is not needed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
We do not accept documents by mail, email, fax, or personal delivery. Our District accepts on-line applications through Edjoin at www.edjoin.org only.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are NOT required at the time of application, but will be required of the selected candidate PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance
• Tuberculosis clearance
• Pre-employment drug screen clearance
• Annual Trainings: Mandated Reporter and Blood Borne Pathogen Trainings, Biannual Training Anti-Harassment
• Official Transcripts (Unofficial can be attached to the application but should you be selected sealed official transcripts will be required.)
APPLICANTS REQUIRING ASSISTANCE with their on-line application may contact the ED-JOIN HELP DESK AT (888) 900-8945 Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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