Groundskeeper/Custodian (40 hrs./wk., 260 days)

GROUNDSKEEPER - MIDDLE SCHOOL

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, performs maintenance and landscaping work on District grounds, athletic fields and outside facilities. Incumbent performs related work as required.

The incumbent may be assigned to any early morning, morning, day or evening shift.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Groundskeeper - Middle School classification differs from the Groundskeeper I classification in that the former performs landscape work that is less difficult and complex in nature.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plants, mows, trims, weeds, fertilizes and irrigate lawns, flower beds and fields; cuts and lays sod; trims shrubs, hedges and trees; sprays flowers and shrubs with insecticides; sweeps, hoses down or removes snow from walkways, drives, parking areas and bleachers; rakes or vacuums leaves; and does general ground cleaning by gathering trash and debris.

Cleans and repairs or replaces sprinkler heads; assists in installing or repairing sprinkler systems; repairs fences, paints traffic and parking marks on curbs, drives and parking lots.

The incumbent may be called upon on off-hours for school emergencies, such as burglaries, vandalism, fires, snow removal, equipment failures, flooding, etc.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience

Any combination equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Six (6) months of landscaping or ground keeping experience.

Knowledge of

Integrated Pest Management strategies and laws, basic gardening, pruning and landscaping methods and materials; use of gardening tools, machinery and equipment; and lawn irrigation systems.

Skill at

Working independently; understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; performing heavy manual labor under adverse co...