| Location | Hayward, CA |
| Salary | $43.03–$47.51 Per Hour |
Senior Grounds Equipment Operator
Salary
$43.03 - $47.51 Hourly
Location
Hayward, CA
Job Type
Annual
Job Number
27-D45
Department
Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date
09/15/2026
Closing Date
9/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform the skilled operation of light and medium powered grounds equipment, large and small gang mowers, tractors, backhoes, trucks and trailers; perform grounds maintenance work.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Positions in this class are characterized by the regular skilled operation of large turf maintenance equipment and a wide range of grounds construction equipment, as well as the performance of general groundskeeping duties as assigned.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform skilled operation of large gang mowers, power mowers, tractors, skip loaders, backhoes, augers, aerators, forklifts, trucks, chain saws, power edgers, power trimmers and other grounds maintenance and construction equipment.
Use tractor attachments as the job demands.
Service and make repairs to grounds equipment as needed.
Fill, drag, level, roll, smooth and prepare ground for planting of lawns; level ground and build mounds for athletic fields.
Haul dirt, trash, fertilizer and other materials; adjust lawn mowers; mow lawns and fields.
Mix and apply chemicals used for weed control.
Prune trees and shrubs.
Install landscaped areas, working from blueprints or rough sketches; line athletic fields.
Fertilize lawns, using and mixing chemicals; drag infields; perform groundskeeping custodial duties.
Load equipment on trailers, pull trailers to work sites and unload equipment at work sites.
Operate District vehicles.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Operation, use and maintenance of large gang mowers and other powered grounds equipment, tractors and attachments.
Methods, materials and tools used in groundskeeping work.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
ABILITY TO:
Perform skilled grounds equipment operation work, including the operation of tractors, trucks, large power gang mowers and attachments.
Perform general groundskeeping work.
Use herbicides and fertilizers in an appropriate and safe manner.
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: experience performing regularly scheduled operation of large power gang mowers and other grounds construction equipment.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California drivers license.
Incumbent will be involved in field work which requires travel in a vehicle to various sites.
Incumbents may be required to wear protective apparel including goggles, face protectors, aprons, shoes and breathing apparatus.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outside environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Seasonal heat and cold.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools.
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects.
Climbing ladders.
HAZARDS:
Extreme weather conditions.
Exposure to harsh substances and foul odors.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working at heights on rooftops, ladders or on equipment.
Examination Information
If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, the exam dates are:
Qualifying Exam: October 2, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oral Exam: Anticipated for the week of October 5 - 9, 2026.
Please make arrangements to be available on the dates above. There will be no make up exams offered.
Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 12 months/year.
The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or concerning this job posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community's rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students' own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Bullying
TITLE IX
Suicide Prevention
Title V CCR
Uniform Complaints
Health & Welfare Benefits
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
Classified employees must participate in the CalPERS Retirement program.
All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short term disability, and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.
Vacation
Following the completion of six (6) months of probationary service, employees will receive credit for five (5) working days of vacation. Every month thereafter, employees will accrue vacation at a rate of 5/6 of a working days (2 weeks per year).
Annual employees accrue vacation hours to be taken off at a later date. School year employees earn and are paid out vacation hours.
Holidays
Annual employees receive fifteen (16) paid holidays per year. Holidays are:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Lincolns Birthday
Presidents Day
Spring Break Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
4th of July
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Years Eve
School Year employees receive fourteen (14) paid holidays, including all of the above except Juneteenth and 4th of July.
Sick Leave
Employees working the following number of days shall have the following amount of sick leave credited annually to their records at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1.
Working Days: Sick Days Allotted
180 : 10-1/2 days
190 : 10-3/4 days
195 : 11 days
200 : 11-3/4 days
210 : 12 days
220 : 12-3/4 days
225 : 13 day
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Employer Hayward Unified School District
Address 24411 Amador Street
P.O.Box 5000
Hayward, California, 94540-5000
Phone (510) 784-2648
Website http://www.husd.us