GARDENER at Lynwood Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
*** Substitute Work Assignments may be available immediately upon completing the application and/or screening process. For these work assignments, priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit their application first, pass initial qualifications and submit all required document(s).***
Job Description / Essential Elements:
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GardenerBargaining Unit: Service Employees International Union |
Class Code: 588000 |
LYNWOOD USD
Revision Date: May 18, 2006
Revision Date: May 18, 2006
SALARY RANGE |
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| $17.69 - $21.28 Hourly $1,415.54 - $1,702.62 Biweekly $3,067.00 - $3,689.00 Monthly $36,804.00 - $44,268.00 Annually |
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Gardener classification is the entry-level classification in the series. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. The Senior Gardener is the experienced-level classification in the series. Incumbents train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Gardener classification is the entry-level classification in the series. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. The Senior Gardener is the experienced-level classification in the series. Incumbents train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system.
Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways.
Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas.
Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers and other equipment used in grounds work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Perform routine work in the preparation, lining, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas as assigned.
Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures.
Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing oil.
Maintain routine records related to pest control and assigned activities.
Assist with the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system.
Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways.
Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas.
Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers and other equipment used in grounds work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Perform routine work in the preparation, lining, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas as assigned.
Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures.
Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing oil.
Maintain routine records related to pest control and assigned activities.
Assist with the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance work.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid California Class C driver's license.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid California Class C driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work.
Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs.
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
Maintain athletic areas in a safe condition.
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Learn methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Maintain routine records.
Observe health and safety regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil, grease and gases.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform gardening and grounds work.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by position.
Sitting to operate tractors, mowers and other machines.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Heavy physical labor.
Climbing ladders
HAZARDS:
Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working at heights.
Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work.
Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs.
Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
Maintain athletic areas in a safe condition.
Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Learn methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Maintain routine records.
Observe health and safety regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil, grease and gases.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to perform gardening and grounds work.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects as assigned by position.
Sitting to operate tractors, mowers and other machines.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Heavy physical labor.
Climbing ladders
HAZARDS:
Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working at heights.
Requirements / Qualifications
SUBSTITUTE WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Substitute work assignments may be available immediately upon completing the application and/or screening process. For these work assignments, priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit their application first, pass initial qualifications, and submit all required document(s). WORK EXPERIENCE: • Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance work. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C Driver's License. • Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record is REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS: Unofficial documents will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents will be required for employment processing. For further details on required documents, please see the Initial Qualifications section below. OPTION 1: You may scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form upon submission of your application by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: You may submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, in person, to Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. Copies will be made. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered. *** REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING *** OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
Requirements / Qualifications
SUBSTITUTE WORK ASSIGNMENTS: Substitute work assignments may be available immediately upon completing the application and/or screening process. For these work assignments, priority consideration may be given to applicants who submit their application first, pass initial qualifications, and submit all required document(s). WORK EXPERIENCE: • Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance work. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C Driver's License. • Official Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history record is REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT SUBMISSION OPTIONS: Unofficial documents will be accepted for initial consideration. If a job offer is extended and accepted, official documents will be required for employment processing. For further details on required documents, please see the Initial Qualifications section below. OPTION 1: You may scan and attach all the required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form upon submission of your application by the closing date. - OR - OPTION 2: You may submit all required documentation(s)/certification(s) in its ORIGINAL form, in person, to Human Resources, Classified Personnel department at 11321 Bullis Road, Lynwood, CA prior to or by the application closing date. Copies will be made. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Foreign Diploma/ Degree/Transcripts must be certified and evaluated to meet the United States equivalent to be considered. *** REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING *** OFFICIAL DMV DRIVING HISTORY RECORD REQUIRED UPON EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING. You must go in-person to a DMV office to request your official driving record. This is the ONLY way to obtain this official document. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving history must be dated within the last thirty (30) days of the employment processing period. A DMV record obtained via the internet or online will NOT be accepted.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid California Class C Driver's License.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Work Experience sections of your application. Your Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Comments and Other Information
SATISFACTION OF INITIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid California Class C Driver's License.
NOTE: To be considered for the position, you must fill out the Work Experience sections of your application. Your Work Experience must demonstrate that you meet the initial requirements for the position. You must demonstrate that you meet the requirements for the position within any and all portions of the application that request the information.
Application Deadline
4/9/2021 4:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/25/2021
Contact
Elva Ruiz
310 886 1611
310 886 1611
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Add'l Salary Info
$17.69 - $21.28 Hourly
Length of Work Year
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME AND/OR SUBSTITUTE POSITION: SIX (6), SEVEN (7) OR EIGHT (8) HOURS PER DAY; TEN (10), ELEVEN (11) OR TWELVE (12) MONTHS PER YEAR.
Employment Type
Full and Part Time