Mow Power Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26.08 - $31.72 Hourly
Location : San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Most positions work 8 hours/12 months
Job Number: 26-071
Department: Facilities/M&O Skilled Trades
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Operates commercial-grade power lawn mowers and related equipment, and perform a variety of grounds maintenance work in support of the District facilities maintenance program.
SUPERVISION:
Receives general supervision from the Grounds Supervisor and technical and functional instructions from a Lead Groundsworker.
Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Drives lawn mower truck and trailer transport equipment to sites within the District.
• Loads and unloads power mower.
• Mows school lawns with power mower and edges with a power edger.
• Cleans sidewalks with power blower and broom.
• Follows an assigned schedule for mowing various school lawns through the growing season.
• Adjusts and makes minor repairs to power mower and related equipment.
• Plants, irrigates, and fertilizes trees, lawns, and shrubbery.
• Operates power renovator to renovate lawns.
• Rakes rocks, leaves and lawns, and loads debris into trucks for hauling.
• Operates a variety of power and hand tools including chain saw, blowers, weed eaters, edgers and spray rig.
• Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, including cleaning and lubricating.
• Operates forklift and a variety of aerial lift equipment, after successful completion of training provided by the District.
• Performs Custodian/Groundsworker duties as needed.
• Operates District vehicle for travel to work sites.
• Estimates time and material costs to complete assigned job.
• Maintains appropriate records involving time, labor and materials.
• May direct the work of an assistant.
• Requisitions, orders and stores parts and materials.
• Keeps vehicles neat and organized and stocked with parts and materials.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION/TRAINING
Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and education needed to acquire the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics listed above.
• Completion of a course of training in commercial mower operation acceptable to the District.
-OR-
• Eighteen months of paid experience performing non-residential grounds/landscape maintenance work which has included either operation of commercial-grade grass mowers.
-AND-
• High school graduation or the equivalent.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment)
An appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
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Only online applications are accepted via https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbernardinousd
Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.
APPLICATIONS: Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.
RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 36. Most positions in this class work 8hours/12months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).
BENEFITS: Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
For complete details visit Employee Benefits
THE EXAMINATION:

• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Performance Examination. WEIGHT: Pass/Fail
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.
Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.
District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the "Work Experience" section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.
In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver's license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.
Closing Date: July 28, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. PST
CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.
CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.
SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS:
PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.
School Police Officers Differential compensation:
POST Intermediate Certification: 6% to base pay
POST Advanced Certification: 8% to base pay
Associate degree: 5% to base pay
Bachelor degree: 7% to base pay
Master degree: 9% increase to base pay
For complete benefit details, please visit https://www.sbcusd.com/district_offices/business_services_division/employee_benefits
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