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Substitute Grounds Specialist I


Job Location:

Sacramento, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 21
Posted: 7 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 4 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary
Job Summary

Performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled work in the preparation and maintenance of grounds fields; installation maintenance and repair of sprinkler irrigation systems; and/or the construction of special landscaping or play areas. This position reflects full proficiency with all light to medium duty equipment and vehicles used in the department.

Requirements / Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is desired. Additional experience may substitute for education. A 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 are desirable. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATESRequires valid California drivers license.

Required Documents:

  • Resume
Requirements / Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is desired. Additional experience may substitute for education. A 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 are desirable. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATESRequires valid California drivers license.

Required Documents:

  • Resume
Comments and Other Information
Important to know about NUSD: The College Board recognized Natomas Unified as an AP Honor Roll District. NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational cultural and civic activities. Technology utilized to provide instructional leadership assess student performance and communicate effectively. Districtwide family options and choices are being championed as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) and the College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. Providing students with technology is a major initiative of the district as exemplified by the ongoing purchase of Chromebooks for student use during daily instruction. Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at and feel free to contact us if you have any are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district 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. No district employee and to the extent required by law interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker supervisor manager or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment on the basis of one or a combination of two or more protected characteristics which include but may not be limited to their actual or perceived race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic groups identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; religious creed; age; disability; medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy false pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or related conditions or recovery; reproductive health decision-making; breastfeeding or related medical conditions; and parental marital and family status; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying in employment you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at or 1901 Arena Blvd. Sacramento CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School Districts uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.
Comments and Other Information

Important to know about NUSD: The College Board recognized Natomas Unified as an AP Honor Roll District. NUSD serves a growing community located with access to many recreational cultural and civic activities. Technology utilized to provide instructional leadership assess student performance and communicate effectively. Districtwide family options and choices are being championed as exemplified by the International Baccalaureate(IB) and the College/Career Pathways offered at specific sites. Providing students with technology is a major initiative of the district as exemplified by the ongoing purchase of Chromebooks for student use during daily instruction. Opportunities are provided to all staff for ongoing professional development in order to facilitate our ability to provide services that meet the diverse needs of our students. Leadership pathways are available to capture exemplary talent and develop professional encourage you to explore Natomas Unified School District by visiting us at and feel free to contact us if you have any are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Natomas Unified School District is determined to provide district employees interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district 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. No district employee and to the extent required by law interns volunteers contractors job applicants and other persons with an employment relationship with the district shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker supervisor manager or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment on the basis of one or a combination of two or more protected characteristics which include but may not be limited to their actual or perceived race or ethnicity; ancestry; color; ethnic groups identification; nationality; national origin; immigration status; sex; sexual orientation; sex stereotypes; gender; gender identity; gender expression; religion; religious creed; age; disability; medical condition; genetic information; pregnancy false pregnancy childbirth termination of pregnancy or related conditions or recovery; reproductive health decision-making; breastfeeding or related medical conditions; and parental marital and family status; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns regarding discrimination harassment intimidation or bullying in employment you should immediately contact the Coordinator III - Human Resources at or 1901 Arena Blvd. Sacramento CA 95834. A copy of Natomas Unified School Districts uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

Required Experience:

IC