Grounds Specialist III - Leroy Greene Academy (8 hr day) *REPOSTED

Requirements / Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or equivalent is desired. Additional experience may substitute for education. Minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience performing in areas such as irrigation system installation and maintenance, operation of excavating equipment, or having specialized knowledge of landscaping and horticultural techniques through posthigh school training is desired. Handling and application of fertilizer, fungicides, and herbicides training is desirable. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Requires valid California driver’s license. If you are a current employee seeking a promotional opportunity, you must file an application to include at minimum their personal information, record of educational and professional preparation, record of work experience, legal information and a letter of intent along with any documentation you wish to have considered for promotional opportunities. Internal candidates meeting minimum qualifications for the vacant position will be granted an interview when being considered for opportunities for promotions in higher range classifications. To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful reference checks. Please note that we require three references, one of them must be a supervisor (current or most recent). Required Documents: • Letter of Introduction • Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent letters of recommendation) • Resume