Gardener (#801306) - Education Center / Maintenance & Operations**INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Job title: Gardener Description of basic functions and responsibilities To perform general grounds maintenance and gardening work at assigned site(s). Employees in this classification report to head custodian and receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class performs a variety of general grounds, gardening and maintenance duties in the upkeep of assigned district or school site areas and functions at an appropriate skill level. Supervisor: Site Administrator with input from Head Custodian Typical duties Plants, cultivates, prunes, shapes, trims, waters, and sprays trees, shrubs, hedges and plants Plants, fertilizes, waters, mows, and cares for lawns Operates hand and power tools and equipment including power mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and other grounds maintenance equipment/tools Uses hand tools to work soil and to remove weeds, undergrowth, and debris from school grounds and landscaped areas Keeps school grounds clean; operates backpack blower and picks up paper, rubbish, and other debris Hoes and rakes weeds, leaves, and grass clippings Mixes and applies pesticides and herbicides to grounds and garden areas for pest/weed control purposes Installs, maintains, and repairs sprinklers and sprinkler systems including sprinkler heads, lines, valves, and controllers Mows, drags, burns, chalks, lines, and marks athletic fields for scheduled events Maintains hoses, supplies, and tools in proper condition and repair Performs minor service and repair work on equipment such as mowers, edgers, sprayers, backpack blowers, trimmers and saws Cleans and clears debris from drains Assists with minor maintenance and general custodial work as assigned May interpret basic blueprints and landscaping plans Picks up/delivers supplies as assigned Performs related duties as required Employment Standards Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License Knowledge of and gardening methods and practices Knowledge of the safe use, maintenance, and operation of tools, power equipment, and sprinkler systems Knowledge of the safe use and application of pesticides and herbicides for pest/weed control purposes Ability to effectively and safely use hand and power tools associated with and gardening work Ability to repair and install sprinklers and related systems Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work on a variety of equipment Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions Ability to read and write at a level necessary to perform required duties successfully Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties