ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; maintain grounds and other assigned areas to assure a safe, clean and attractive environment for students, staff and the public.
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, hedges and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks, driveways and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles.
Inspect playground and other school equipment and areas to assure safety and proper operating condition as required; identify and report safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; perform minor maintenance and repairs; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested.
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.
Operate and maintain a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, tractors, edgers, dump trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, line markers, lifts and blowers; utilize standard gardening and maintenance hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work; check and replenish fuel.
Perform a variety of duties involved in the preparation, lining, painting and marking of athletic fields and related areas in accordance with established specifications and requirements as assigned.
Install, inspect, maintain and repair irrigation systems as assigned; adjust irrigation system clocks and settings as directed clean, adjust, repair and replace sprinkler heads; dig holes and trenches as needed.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment as required; transport supplies and equipment for assigned projects and activities; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as assigned.
Clean storm drains and rain gutters as needed; install and maintain fences as assigned.
Maintain routine records related to assigned activities as required.
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.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Proper lifting 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.
Line, mark and paint athletic fields in preparation for practices, games and other sporting events.
Maintain athletic areas in a safe condition.
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.
Maintain routine records related to work performed.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Observe health and safety regulations
