GROUNDS KEEPER I 

NATURE OF WORK:

An employee in this class uses simple tools to maintain grounds including planting, cultivating, pruning and cutting plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. Assignments are generally routine and repetitive in nature. Detailed instructions are given, and problems are referred to a supervisor. Work performance is inspected and evaluated based on grounds appearance, and errors are quickly revealed. The employee receives direct supervision. 

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: 

Cuts lawns. 

Trims and edges. 

Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth. 

Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs. 

Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves. 

Cleans grounds and removes litter. 

Shovels snow from walks and driveways. 

Spreads salt and sand on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup. 

Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. 

Waters lawn, shrubs, and flowers. 

Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts. 

Sharpens tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Some knowledge of grounds maintenance. 

Some knowledge of the planting, cultivating, pruning, and trimming requirements of flowers, shrubs and trees. 

Ability to use and sharpen gardening tools. 

Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions. 

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Some experience in the care and maintenance of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs is preferred. 

 DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.