Job Description

• Visit the Hawthorne School District website (https://www.hawthornesd.org/departments/human-resources/classified-job-postings) for additional information regarding application procedures and to download applications. Salary noted is starting salary. The District offers exceptional fringe benefits, plus a $1,000 signing bonus**
  
  

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to perform general and varied grounds maintenance and gardening work; and to do other related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Mows, edges, trims, and prunes landscaped areas.
• Prepares and fertilizes soil, plants, lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and a variety of other plants.
• Hoes, weeds, and rakes lawns.
• Sweeps and picks up paper and other debris from walks and driveways.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
• Waters landscaped areas by hand or by operating a sprinkling system.
• May spray ground areas with insecticides and herbicides, and building areas to rid the building of insects and other pests.
• May assist in the moving and arranging of bleachers, furniture, and other equipment for special events.
• May assist in the preparation, lining, and marking of athletic event areas.
• May load a light truck with trimmings and trash, and drive to a trash disposal area.
• Hauls sand, dirt, sawdust, and other materials utilized in the improving of landscaped areas.
• May assist in a variety of unskilled work involved in the erecting and repairing of fences and playground fixtures.
• May assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkling and irrigation systems.
• Operates a variety of light grounds maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers, edgers, lawn vacuums, and sweepers.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic methods, materials, tools, and terminology used in grounds maintenance and gardening work;
• Safe working methods and procedures.
  
  

Ability to:

• Effectively use hand and power tools common to grounds maintenance work;
• Perform heavy manual functions and activities;
• Operate light grounds maintenance equipment;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.

• Persons performing service in this position classification will exert 75 to 100 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• This type of work may involve ascending and descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps, and will involve walking or standing for extended periods.
• Perceiving the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate equipment and use hand tools, and handle and work with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather may occasionally be experienced.
  
  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience And Education

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience:

One year of paid experience in grounds maintenance or gardening work.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License Requirement:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Condition of Employment:

Insurability by the District’s liability insurance carrier.

Company Description

The community and the staff of the Hawthorne School District are committed to providing a rigorous standards-based educational program to its students. Students are challenged and encouraged to excel in all curricular areas. The staff aspires to encourage continuous individual development and a lifetime love of learning, and prepare students to be successful in a culturally diverse society.

Hawthorne School District is dedicated to educational excellence and the continuous academic growth of all students. Located in Southern California’s Los Angeles basin, minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport, the Hawthorne School District educates close to 10,000 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students in the diverse urban community of Hawthorne. Founded in 1907, the District is proud of its long tradition of academic excellence. There are currently seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and a charter high school in the District. All schools follow a modified traditional school calendar. The District’s high school, Hawthorne Mathematics and Science Academy, opened in the 2003-04 school year and offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program. Students from Hawthorne School District not attending the charter high school attend high schools in the Centinela Valley Union High School District.

The community and the staff of the Hawthorne School District are committed to providing a rigorous standards-based educational program to its students. Students are challenged and encouraged to excel in all curricular areas. The staff aspires to encourage continuous individual development and a lifetime love of learning, and prepare students to be successful in a culturally diverse society. Hawthorne School District is dedicated to educational excellence and the continuous academic growth of all students. Located in Southern California’s Los Angeles basin, minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport, the Hawthorne School District educates close to 10,000 pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade students in the diverse urban community of Hawthorne. Founded in 1907, the District is proud of its long tradition of academic excellence. There are currently seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and a charter high school in the District. All schools follow a modified traditional school calendar. The District’s high school, Hawthorne Mathematics and Science Academy, opened in the 2003-04 school year and offers a rigorous, college-preparatory program. Students from Hawthorne School District not attending the charter high school attend high schools in the Centinela Valley Union High School District.