Groundskeeper at Travis Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of Lead Groundskeeper, cares for Travis Unified School District Grounds area and associated equipment; performs other related tasks. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES 10 years of education but additional credit for experience and/or special education background in grounds maintenance and a California valid driver’s license. REPORTS TO: Lead Groundskeeper Supervision Exercised: None Supervision Received: Moderate PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES • Responds to assigned work orders. • Cares for various ground cover including fields, lawns and pavement. - Mows, weeds, trims, edges, irrigates, seeds, waters and disperses chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer - Repairs paved surfaces • Care for various trees, shrubs and bushes and immediate surrounding areas. • Assists in the preparation of athletic fields and the installation, removal and repair of playground and athletic equipment. • Assists in the repair of irrigation systems. • Polices lawns, pavements and various other outside areas. - Sweeps, vacuums, rakes, shovels and otherwise picks up in connection with assigned work. • Operates various related equipment and tools in the performance of related work. • Provides manual labor assistance as required in the District. • Assures proper levels of safety are maintained in the use of chemicals and equipment and in the performance of work. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION Equipment: Mowers, tractors, forklift, rakes, seeders, backhoe, back pack sprayer, hoes and other tools used in ground maintenance and repair Special Materials: Fertilizers, weeders, PVC piping and fixtures, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals Surroundings: Work under typical job surroundings with some attention required to student discipline. Stands or walks – 90%. Temperature 35° - 100°F. Hazards: Some potential of hazard from tools, equipment and chemicals and lifting of some weight and bulk (60 lbs.) COMMENTS

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