Groundskeeper

JOB

Definition

Under general supervision, performs skilled groundskeeping work in planting, cultivating, and maintaining campus lawns, plants, and shrubs; prepares garden beds for planting and surfaces for laying sod; plants and maintains trees, grass, flowers, hedges, and shrubs using groundskeeping equipment; treats plant disease and pest problems; maintains and adjusts sprinkler systems; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the department supervisor and receives work direction from the Lead Groundskeeper.

Does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees but may provide work direction to temporary employees.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 Hours/Week, 12 Months/Year

Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those in this classification.

• Performs skilled groundskeeping work including planting, cultivating, and maintaining campus lawns, plants, and shrubs.
• Prepares garden beds for planting and surfaces and soils for laying sod; rototills and shovels soil in order to maintain landscaped areas.
• Plants and maintains trees, grass, flowers, hedges, and shrubs using groundskeeping equipment; (e.g., mowers, stakes, edgers, sprayers, fertilizers, tractors, and blowers); maintains right of way for roads, sidewalks, and utilities to improve the appearance, health and value of the campus grounds.
• Clears leaves, brush, clippings, litter, and other debris from sidewalks, campus grounds, and parking areas using appropriate groundskeeping equipment (e.g., rakes, power blowers, and water hoses).
• Treats plant disease and pest problems; mixes and applies insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides as needed; sprays areas infested with weeds, pests, and insects in accordance with the label instructions.
• Maintains and adjusts sprinkler systems; regularly checks and removes debris; ensur...