Grounds​/Construction Supervisor

Assignment

There is currently one (1) position available, eight (8) hours per day, five (5) days per week, twelve (12) months per year. Hours for this position are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eligibility lists are being established to fill the current position, hire substitutes and to fill future vacancies.

Applications for this position will be accepted online only starting Friday June 5, 2026, extended to Thursday, July 16, 2026. until 4:30 pm. Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only.

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, schedules, assigns and supervises the work of a crew assigned to perform grounds construction and grounds maintenance work; estimates the cost of labor and material for construction projects; may personally perform skilled work in block wall construction, cement pouring and finishing, roofing removal and installation; operates power and motorized equipment including backhoe, skip loader tractor, cement mixer and concrete finishing tools and equipment;

meets and confers with outside vendors and contractors; coordinates schedules and projects with site administrators; and performs other related duties as required.

The primary duties of a position in this class are to assign, direct and supervise personnel performing skilled grounds construction work and grounds maintenance work. As a working supervisor, the incumbent personally performs grounds construction duties at a skilled level. The incumbent meets and confers with the Director of Facilities to resolve conflicts in work priorities, complaints and personnel problems. Since multiple projects are in progress at various locations throughout the District, the incumbent must regularly check work in progress and be able to work with minimal supervision exercising initiative and keeping the Director apprised of the status of projects.

While the incumbent works within established procedures, judgment is exercised on a daily basis in handling situations and determining work priorities. Consequence of error in this class is high. Errors in estimating projects may impact the Department's budget. Failure to train employees on safe working procedures and to regularly monitor their performance may result in injury to employees, students, the public and/or damage to expensive equipment.

Failure to complete projects on a timely basis may impact the educational program.

The class Grounds/Construction Supervisor is distinguished from the class of Grounds/Construction Worker in that while the latter performs semi-skilled construction duties, they do not have formal supervisory responsibilities for the construction and grounds crew.

Graduation from high school or its equivalency is required. Equivalent to three years of full-time experience in grounds construction and maintenance work including fence and block wall construction, cement pouring and finishing, is required. Supervisory experience and roofing removal and installation experience is desirable.

A valid, Class C, California Driver License, and a good driving record is required and must be maintained during employment. Completion of the Asbestos Containing Building Material (ACBM) training within the probationary period.

Applicants must provide a copy of the following at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile):
High School Diploma/Equivalent or highest completed diploma (GED, AA/BA/MA)

Document(s) may be emailed to amanda.arias. Applications without the supporting document(s) will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered.

Employees in this classification drive a District vehicle to multiple locations to work both inside and outside in changing temperatures, poorly ventilated areas, inadequate lighting, wet or damp areas, confined spaces, at heights using ladders or scaffolding, with electrical hazards and dangerous machinery with moving parts, sharp objects, fumes, moderate to high concentrations of silica or allergenic dust, lead, asbestos, gases, chemicals, odors, toxic materials, explosive substances, loud noises, vibrations, hands in water, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.

Employees in this classification stand, walk, lift and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds; climb ladders and stairs; maintain balance; stoop, kneel, crawl, and bend repeatedly; repetitively use fingers, wrists, and hands while twisting or applying pressure; simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands; reach overhead; hear normal voice conversation; speak clearly; operate a vehicle; use a computer, telephone, and radio.

The examination process may consist of a Supplemental Application Screening Panel (Training and Experience) or Job-Related Written Exam and Technical Project / Structured Interview.

Only the most qualified applicants, as determined by the…