Grounds Person
Minimum Job Requirements:
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Job Description:
SHIFT: 6:30AM – 3:00PM; WINTER SHIFT HOURS 5:30AM – 2:00PM
GENERAL DUTIES:
The person in this position performs manual work in grounds maintenance activities and does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is routine manual work requiring some knowledge of grounds maintenance activities. Work is performed under general supervision and assignments are outlined in detail and inspected periodically.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Mows, rakes and cuts grass. Keeps grounds free of litter. Removes snow and ice and spreads sand and salt on walks, pathways, drives and parking lots. Fertilizes, seeds and cultivates lawns and athletic fields. Must obtain or possess a pesticide applicators license within the first year of employment. Operates trucks, mowers, tractors, and snow plows in performance of duties. Option to obtain a Class A CDL w/Air Brakes within the first year of employment. Hauls and spreads top soil, gravel and related grounds keeping materials. Plants and cares for trees, shrubs and plants. When not working as a Grounds Person, does other routine manual work including minor maintenance tasks and moving of equipment within the district.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities. Willingness and ability to perform manual work; physical strength and endurance; good physical condition. Should have a working knowledge of power equipment and have the mechanical ability and knowledge to be able to make repairs to same. Must have an understanding of irrigation systems and pumps and make minor repairs to same. Must be able to do repetitive lifting of fifty pounds minimum. Must have the flexibility of changing shift times on a seasonal basis.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
One year of experience in park or grounds maintenance activities, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a two-year horticultural or landscaping degree.
Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.