Groundskeeper

Job Details: Job Location: Village Christian School

• Sun Valley, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.42 - $21.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day, General Responsibilities The Groundskeeper reports to the Groundskeeper Lead and helps maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and welcoming campus. This position performs routine landscaping and grounds maintenance and supports campus events and other Facilities assignments as needed. Specific Responsibilities Mows, edges, and maintains lawns and landscaped areas Pulls weeds, trims shrubs, and maintains planter areas Safely operates mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and other groundskeeping equipment Clears drain grates, gutters, and downspouts and keeps drainage areas free of debris Removes litter and debris and maintains the overall appearance of campus grounds Assists with event setups and tear-downs, including moving tables, chairs, platforms, equipment, and other materials Assists with other campus maintenance, projects, and assignments as needed Identifies and reports irrigation, landscaping, maintenance, and safety concerns Properly cares for tools and equipment and follows established safety procedures Works cooperatively with Facilities employees and other campus departments Performs other duties as assigned Physical Demands and Work Environment The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The position regularly requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders and stairs, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

Village Christian School seeks to hire employees with a vibrant Christian faith. Successful candidates will: Exemplify Christian character, cooperation, and integrity Have a high school diploma or equivalent; previous landscaping, grounds-maintenance, or facilities-support experience is preferred Safely operate common landscaping and grounds-maintenance equipment Be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and as part of a team Be willing to assist with duties outside normal groundskeeping responsibilities when campus needs require Be available to work occasional adjusted hours, evenings, or additional days as needed Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and school policies This is a full-time, non-exempt, 12-month position with benefits.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This position reports directly to the Groundskeeper Lead. Village Christian School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to any protected basis under federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws applicable to Christian school employers.

Applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodation.