Groundskeeper

JOB APPLICATION PROCESS
Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

EXAMINATION PROCESS
1. Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass/Fail
Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process.

For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date):
2. General Fitness Exam – Date TBD
The General Fitness Exam will consist of an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.

BASIC POSITION FUNCTION
Under supervision, to perform general and varied grounds maintenance work; to do related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class operate as members of a central grounds crew serving locations throughout the district or may be assigned to a crew at a single school location. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Cuts, edges, trims and prunes landscaped areas; prepares and fertilizes soil and plants lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers;

Sprays landscaped areas with insecticides and herbicides;

Cultivates, hoes, weeds and rakes lawns;

Sweeps and picks up paper and other debris from campus areas, walks and driveways;

Waters grounds areas by hand or by operating the sprinkler system;

Maintains sprinkler system and makes repairs that are less complex and time consuming;

Operates a small power sweeper, sweeping parking lots and similar areas;

Moves and arranges furniture and equipment for special events and athletic meets;

Operates and uses various power and hand grounds equipment and tools including edgers and saws;

Loads trucks with trimmings and trash;

Empties trash cans;

Hauls sand, dirt, sawdust, and straw and distributes where needed;

Prepares, lines, marks and drags athletic fields or related areas;

Performs general, unskilled duties involved in erecting and repairing fences, mixing, pouring and finishing cement, and installing athletic equipment;

Services, cleans, sharpens and makes minor repairs to equipment used in grounds maintenance work;

Operates forklift to move trash dumpsters, as a leader operates the more complex power equipment;

May perform general custodial duties either seasonally or incidental to groundskeeping duties. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Knowledge of:
Basic methods, materials and tools used in routine grounds maintenance work;
Basic safety procedures related to lifting and the use of power equipment.

Ability to:
Use hand and power tools common to groundskeeping work;
Learn and perform general grounds maintenance work;
Perform heavy manual labor;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work.