Under general supervision to assist in and/or perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work in the construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and structures including buildings, parking areas, indoor and outdoor playground facilities, landscaped areas and grounds, and other school properties; to operate maintenance machinery, equipment and tools; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to an assigned area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS

The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

1. Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties and operate equipment in the maintenance of school grounds, sports fields and other landscaped areas.
2. Assist in maintaining and repair of irrigation sprinklers, sprinkler lines and other landscape watering systems.
3. Assist in maintaining and repair of grounds keeping and related equipment.
4. Provide assistance to other school staff in construction and other maintenance projects as required.
5. Clean and maintain project area upon completion of work.
6. Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area.
7. May be assigned some duties at specific sites not traditionally associated with our Maintenance department (i.e. some custodial functions).
8. May be assigned duties similar to a site maintenance worker at lease facilities.
9. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of a grounds maintenance program.
• Methods, procedures and materials used in the maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas.
• Methods and procedures used in maintaining turf and other surfaces.
• Small engine repair and maintenance.
• Methods and techniques of applying herbicides and pesticides in a safe manner.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment used in the preparation and maintenance of landscaped grounds.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Ability to:

• Perform general grounds maintenance and routine gardening work.
• Operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment, power and hand tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose grounds keeping equipment problems and malfunctions.
• Repair and maintain mowing equipment used in the maintenance and set up of grounds, sports fields and other landscaped areas.
• As directed, apply herbicides and pesticides.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, manuals and drawings.
• Ability to multi task and change priorities frequently.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: One year experience in grounds keeping or a related area.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment: Field environment; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, heat, cold, noise, maintenance machinery and equipment; inclement weather conditions.

Mobility: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time; heavy, moderate or light lifting and carrying; pushing, reaching, kneeling, repeated bending; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.

Vision: Vision sufficient to read fine print, product labels and other equipment as needed.

Other Factors: Incumbents may be required to travel from site to site in the performance of duties.