Grounds Operations Specialist

Grounds Operations Specialist at La Habra City School District

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Application Deadline

9/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

9/1/2026

Contact

Brenda Baez-Llamas

562-690-2326

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$5,047 - $6,453 (6-steps) Monthly

Length of Work Year

8 hours/day - 12 months/year

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The job of Grounds Operations Specialist is for the purpose of providing support to grounds maintenance crews by ensuring completion of assigned scheduled routes, work order projects and assigned work order projects; installing and maintaining all irrigation and backflow systems at all District sites; performing a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities, including carpentry, plumbing, and concrete work; assisting other maintenance workers; and ensuring that tools and materials are available at job site. This job reports to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor or designee.

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Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalency, supplemented with coursework or training in irrigation systems and/or grounds maintenance, repair, and construction functions and activities. Three (3) years of responsible experience in grounds maintenance work, including two (2) years of experience in the installations, repair and maintenance of automatic sprinkler and irrigation systems. (For more information, please view the Job Description) EXAMINATION PROCEDURES This is a promotional and open competitive recruitment. The examination may consist of a training and experience (supplemental responses) evaluation, written test or performance test and a structured oral interview. To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each test part of the examination process. Final scores will be obtained by combining the relative weights of scores on each test part. If Veteran s credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Office at the same time the application form is submitted or prior to testing. The life of the eligibility list will be twelve (12) months. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill current and future permanent and substitute vacancies. Applicants who may need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at (562) 690-2321, three business days prior to the testing date. Date of Examination Candidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified via email or telephone of the time, date and place of the examination(s).

Explanation of Required Documents: • A fully completed EdJoin Employment Application • Pass District Proficiency Exam

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or equivalency, supplemented with coursework or training in irrigation systems and/or grounds maintenance, repair, and construction functions and activities. Three (3) years of responsible experience in grounds maintenance work, including two (2) years of experience in the installations, repair and maintenance of automatic sprinkler and irrigation systems. (For more information, please view the Job Description) EXAMINATION PROCEDURES This is a promotional and open competitive recruitment. The examination may consist of a training and experience (supplemental responses) evaluation, written test or performance test and a structured oral interview. To qualify to be placed on an eligibility list, a candidate must obtain a passing score on each test part of the examination process. Final scores will be obtained by combining the relative weights of scores on each test part. If Veteran s credit is claimed, proof of status (DD214) must be submitted to the Classified Personnel Office at the same time the application form is submitted or prior to testing. The life of the eligibility list will be twelve (12) months. The resulting eligibility list will be used to fill current and future permanent and substitute vacancies. Applicants who may need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at (562) 690-2321, three business days prior to the testing date. Date of Examination Candidates who are among the most qualified shall be notified via email or telephone of the time, date and place of the examination(s).

Explanation of Required Documents: • A fully completed EdJoin Employment Application • Pass District Proficiency Exam

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. Please note that incomplete applications will be screened out. Resumes must be attached and are not a substitute for a completed application. Fill out all sections of the application to the best of your ability. The Board of Trustees desires to provide District employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Comments and Other Information

You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. Please note that incomplete applications will be screened out. Resumes must be attached and are not a substitute for a completed application. Fill out all sections of the application to the best of your ability. The Board of Trustees desires to provide District employees and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with the law. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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