Maintenance I-Groundskeeper

Purpose Statement

The job of Maintenance - Groundskeeper is done for the purpose/s of providing grounds maintenance services at assigned site/s; ensuring attractive and safe grounds area/s and athletic fields; protecting against erosion; performing a variety of special grounds maintenance operations; and maintaining grounds for assemblies, events and/or recreational activities.

Essential Functions

Assists in the application of pesticides, as needed for the purpose of controlling insects and weeds in accordance with established procedures.

Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, fields, litter, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.

Maintains job related grounds keeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring for the availability of equipment in a safe operating condition.

Maintains playground equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition in compliance with established guidelines.

Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the grounds attractive and protecting against erosion.

Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g. fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds, chalk fields, paint stripping, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events.

Repairs irrigation systems and components (e.g. valves, wiring, timers, switches, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring equipment and/or components are in proper working order.

Requests materials, supplies, equipment, and/or support personnel for the purpose of completing assignments in a timely manner.

Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of...