BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direction of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, perform general grounds maintenance duties on District grounds including landscaped areas, athletic fields and related facilities in order to maintain and beautify District grounds.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Prepare, cultivate and fertilize soil; plant, mow, trim, prune and edge lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges and flowers in landscaped areas on District grounds.
Water lawns, athletic fields and other planted areas using automatic sprinkler systems or by hand as required.
Install and maintain controllers, gate and ball valves, solenoid valves, pvc pipe and related sprinkler parts; troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment and repair broken sprinkler heads.
Operate riding and push mowers, edgers, weed eaters, pick-up truck, power sweeper, blower, rakes, forklift, boom truck, tractors, brooms, shovels, hose, chain saws, trencher, backhoe, jack hammer, skip-loader and other grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
Spray landscaped areas with insecticides and herbicides for insect and weed control.
Rake lawns and hoe landscaped grounds; operate blower to clean sidewalks, patios and other areas; pick up debris, collect trash and perform general grounds cleaning; remove debris from grounds, roofs and gutters as needed.
Prepare, line, mark and drag athletic field or related areas for athletic contests and physical education classes.
Clean and perform preventive maintenance on grounds equipment and hand and power tools.
Assist in setting up facilities for meetings, special community and campus events, and District activities as directed.
Assist in repairing fences and asphalt; mix, pour and finish concrete.
Apply blacktop and paint lines on campus roads and parking.
Change marquee on occasion as assigned.
Assist in the direction of student help as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods, tools, materials and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance work.
Methods of planting and cultivating lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers.
Mowing, edging, pruning and trimming techniques.
Operation and preventive maintenance of tools and power equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Common insecticides and herbicides and their application.
Health and safety regulations and practices.
Sprinkler operation and maintenance.
ABILITY TO:
Perform general grounds maintenance duties on District grounds including landscaped areas, athletic fields, lawns and related areas.
Mow, rake, cultivate and care for landscaped areas and grounds.
Operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles used in grounds maintenance work.
Install, operate and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Perform grounds maintenance work in accordance with established schedules and in preparation for special events.
Mix, pour and finish concrete.
Apply insecticides and herbicides to assure insect and weed control.
Work cooperatively with others.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Assist in performing general buildings maintenance duties as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.12 /hour
Required experience:
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demo: 1 year
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