Landscape Technician II

San Diego Unified School District • San Diego, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Unified School District is seeking professionals who are deeply committed to students and the communities they serve. This role is a promotional/open opportunity, welcoming all interested candidates. The district is the second largest in California and one of the largest urban school districts in the United States. San Diego Unified is committed to respecting differences, diverse perspectives, and being accountable for actions and their impact, recognizing that each person has inherent worth and dignity and that equitable access and opportunity are essential for a just and educated society.

Requirements

• Any combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to one year of recent, full-time, paid, diversified gardening or landscaping work.
• Related education and experience must be clearly represented in the work history and education sections of the application.
• Online employment application submitted electronically by the closing date.
• Application must include all required attachments, current and previous employment history, and education.
• Answer all application questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely.
• Contact information for all previous places of employment where classified (non-certificated) positions were held must be listed.
• As of January 1, 2026, applicants must provide a complete list of every Local Education Agency (LEA) with which they have been employed, regardless of length of service.
• In the Employer Email field, provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office.
• Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section.
• References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
• Attach Verification of Education (Copy of a degree or official transcript, Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications).
• Individuals with foreign coursework must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list for promotional/open postings.
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent (Optional).
• Resume may be attached but not substituted for completing required sections.
• Letters of Recommendation (Optional).
• Additional documents may be attached to the online employment application.

Responsibilities

• Plant and care for lawns, shrubbery, and trees.
• Assist in the training and direction of entry-level Landscape Technicians.
• Perform other skilled gardening and ground maintenance duties.

Benefits

• District-paid health and wellness benefits for the employee and their eligible dependents (for positions 20 hours per week or greater).
• 5% bilingual differential for qualifying bilingual positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed