Grounds Maintenance Worker I at Ventura Unified School District

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For the future of every student Ventura Unified has long enjoyed a legacy as an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family. Our public schools, too, have built a reputation as safe and nurturing environments where students receive a well-rounded education. Our passion is to help the children in our schools find their passion -- academically and personally-- believing that each and every student has a brilliant future ahead of them.

Job Summary

Job Summary

CLASS TITLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Grounds Maintenance Worker I classification is the entry-level classification in the series. Incumbents perform general grounds maintenance tasks and assist in major maintenance projects as assigned. The Grounds Maintenance Worker II is the advanced-level classification in the series and performs the more complex grounds maintenance duties including irrigation and grounds construction work. Incumbents assume lead responsibility over designated work projects. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; maintain grounds areas in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Plant, cultivate, trim, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks, asphalt, driveways and other assigned areas; remove leaves, dirt and grass clippings; empty waste receptacles. Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up and removing paper, trash and debris from grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas; clear storm drains as needed. Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, tractors, blowers, chainsaws, edgers, trimmers, sprayers, skip loaders, weed whips and other equipment used in grounds work; utilize standard gardening and maintenance hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work. Assist with major maintenance projects as assigned; adjust and make minor repairs to sprinkler systems as required. Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as cleaning parts, lubricating and changing oil.

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