REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASS TITLE:  GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

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.

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, hedges 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, stadiums or other assigned areas; clear storm drains and gutters as needed.

Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, edgers, blowers, weed wackers, tractors, line markers, sprayers and other equipment used in grounds work; utilize standard gardening and maintenance hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Inspect, maintain and perform minor repairs on irrigation systems and sprinklers as assigned; dig holes and trenches.

Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds, insects and other pests according to established procedures as assigned.

Prepare and lay out fields for athletic activities and special events; mark and line athletic fields as assigned.

Move and arrange furniture, equipment and supplies as required; set-up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for sports events, special events and other activities as assigned; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.

Identify and report safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested.

Haul and transport supplies, materials and equipment for assigned projects and activities.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

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 of hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance.

Basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests.

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.

Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests as assigned.

Operate and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver’s license.

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.

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Climbing ladders and working from heights.

Heavy physical labor.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement.

Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

Working at heights.