JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper I

Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Groundskeeper I" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining attractive grounds area/s; ensuring completion of required preventative maintenance; ensuring the safety of customers who use district facilities; maintaining equipment in good working condition.

Essential Job Functions:

* Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, rain gutters, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.

* Maintains and operates grounds keeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.

* Assists in the maintenance of landscaping (i.e. installs lawns, shrubbery, planted areas, irrigation, fences, playgrounds, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.

* Selects and plants landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and protecting against erosion.

* Prepares grounds (e.g. ball fields, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas.

* Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials needed at job sites to complete tasks.

Other Job Functions:

* Requests materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.

* Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.

Job Requirements - Qualifications

* Experience Required: Prior job related experience.

* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to operate equipment in safe manner, perform basic math necessary to calculate, make sound decisions.

Knowledge of methods and use of tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance; safe work practices, standards for safe use of fertilizers, chemicals and equipment.

Ability to walk for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, perform a variety of tasks. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, visual acuity.

* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Valid Driver's License DMV (H-6) printout, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Examination, Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance.