Maintenance - Grounds Worker (11397)

DUTIES: The position of Maintenance-Grounds Worker with emphasis in irrigation is to perform routine gardening and varied grounds maintenance work to maintain attractive grounds areas; routine sprinkler system repairs; a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the building, construction, and/or mechanical trades to maintain facilities in safe operating condition under direction of the Director of School Facilities and/or other designated administrator/coordinator. Assist other craftspeople on alteration, construction and/or repair projects; operate power hand tools and shop equipment in accordance with established safety standards; perform scheduled and preventative maintenance and general repair on structures, physical facilities, and equipment. Perform grounds maintenance at district and school sites; maintain planted areas; operate grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, mechanical sweeper, electric shears, power sprayers, pole pruners, edgers, weed eaters, and rototillers with established safety standards; install, maintain and make minor irrigation repairs including replacement of sprinkler heads; maintain athletic fields; perform other job related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or equivalent; one year of maintenance and/or grounds keeping experience preferred; skills to communicate clearly and effectively; use English in both written and verbal form; use a variety of hand and power tools and equipment efficiently and safely. Knowledge of gardening techniques; materials, tools and equipment; materials and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and mechanical trades; sprinkler systems and repair. Able to work independently and/or as part of a team; interact with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds; significant physical abilities include a rigorous work schedule including bending, crouching and kneeling, pushing/pulling, carrying, twisting/turning, climbing ladders, reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity, and heavy lifting; criminal justice fingerprint clearance; valid California Driver’s license; tuberculin clearance; First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates required.