Groundskeeper jobs in San Diego, CA

About Us

Are you looking for meaningful work and want to make a difference?  Do you want to gain valuable work experience? Joining the Goodwill team could be a great fit for you!  At Goodwill we live and breathe our Core Values of Creativity, Credibility, and Collaboration.  We are a mission-integrated organization that is funded by resalable goods. Last year alone, we were able to keep 10 million pounds of donated goods from hitting our landfills. Through the reselling of donated items, we can provide job readiness training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment. 

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assures that Goodwill Facilities' parking areas and grounds are clean and safe. Activities include landscaping, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, parking lot cleaning, and any other related activity. Must be able to drive.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s): 1. Maintains grounds and parking lot area in a clean and presentable way.

2. Performs landscaping activities including: trimming, fertilizing, cutting grass, etc.

3. Assists in housekeeping duties, as required.

4. Experienced in operating tools and equipment such as hand tools, power tools, landscaping tools, and testing equipment.

5. Performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and basic modifications to related areas and equipment.

6. Performs inspections and maintains checklist, logs, and reports, as required.

7. Supports Maintenance and EVS departments for special projects, as required.

8. Drives and travels to various sites throughout San Diego County.

9. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

SKILLS & ABILITIES: Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Experience: Specific skill and experience in landscaping, maintenance of irrigation systems, plumbing, and related areas OR 2 years of GISD experience. Certificates & Licenses: Valid CA Driver’s License with driving record acceptable to GISD’s insurance company. This position requires being able to drive a vehicle as well as ability to read maps or follow gps/navigation equipment.

Other Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.