Grounds Person I - 80 hours per day - Maintenance Operations and Transportation

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

WORK HOURS: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance Operations and Transportation

SALARY SCHEDULE: 260/ROW9

SALARY RANGE: $20.84 to $ 28.52** per hour

**Experience Credit A maximum of two 2 years may be granted for experience outside of the Beaumont Unified School District.

PLEASE NOTE:

***ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION AT TIME OF SUBMISSION.

***RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN PLACE OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

***INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance and Operations performs grounds maintenance and gardening work and other related duties as required. May work as part of a team or independently to perform tasks related to grounds maintenance and gardening work.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates equipment needed to maintain District lawns and landscaped areas including but not limited to: power reel and rotary push mowers; edgers eaters blowers forklifts cherry pickers sweepers chippers tractors and riding lawn mowers skip loaders tractors and mowers with implements turf vacuums and chain saws; E
• Prepares athletic fields; E
• Delivers materials and supplies;
• Services and makes minor repairs to equipment;
• Assists in moving and arranging bleachers furniture and equipment for special events;
• Performs minor and intermediate sprinkler repairs;
• Cultivates waters and trims lawns shrubs hedges and trees; E
• Performs varied duties in the planting transplanting fertilizing and pruning of plants shrubs hedges and trees using appropriate tools; E
• Maintains District lawns and landscaped areas in a healthy attractive and safe condition using a variety of equipment. E

E Essential functions

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

• One year of experience in grounds maintenance or gardening work;
• Must have a good work and attendance history.

Licenses Certifications and Testing

• Preemployment physical and drug test;
• A current and valid Tuberculosis (TB) clearance;
• Fingerprint clearance for school personnel;
• Pass District test with a score of 70 or better;
• Must possess a valid California driver license during the course of employment and be insurable by the Districts liability insurance carrier.

Knowledge and skills of:

• Basic methods tools and equipment used in the grounds maintenance and gardening trade;
• Operation and servicing of all types of powered gardening equipment;
• Safety practices in equipment operation;
• Work hazards and common job safety precautions.

Ability to:

• Operate light medium and heavyduty motorized grounds equipment;
• Follow oral and written directions and schedules;
• Work either independently with limited supervision or as part of a crew requiring close teamwork and coordination;
• Plan and organize work;
• Identify and prioritize needs and solve problems independently as appropriate;
• Work precisely and with attention to detail without immediate supervision;
• Adapt easily to work assignments additional priorities and new procedures;
• Promote team building and a positive work environment;
• Be flexible exhibit integrity and exercise mature judgment;
• Maintain work schedules in performing tasks;
• Maintain accurate records as required;
• Perform heavy physical labor working without immediate supervision;
• Use computer/technology as appropriate to perform duties;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance and courteous demeanor at all times.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Number of Hours

02

34

45

68

N/A

1.

Mobility

X

2.

Use of depth perception and ability to focus

X

3.

Standing walking

X

4.

Sitting

X

5.

Twisting stooping bending over

X

6.

Crawling climbing

X

7.

Reaching overheadabove the shoulders

X

8.

Crouching kneeling balancing

X

9.

Pushing or pulling

X

10.

Lifting or carrying up to 25 lbs

X

11.

Hearing acuity for conversations or other sounds

X

12.

Use of voice in face to face conversations or during telephone conversations

X

13.

Gross muscle use of arms and legs

X

14.

Handling grasping and feeling objects

X

15.

Repetitive use of dominant hand

X

16.

Fine dexterity with both hands

X

17.

Exposure to stairs ramps or uneven ground

X

18.

Working around equipment and machinery having moving parts and generating heat

X

19.

Contact with toxic substances

X

20.

Exposure to dust gas or fumes

X

21.

Working in varied temperatures

X

22.

Operating a motor vehicle

X

23.

Use of a ladder

X

24.

Subject to frequent interruptions

X

25.

Viewing a computer monitor

X

26.

Contact with distraught or abusive individuals

X

27.

Exposure to moderate to extreme noise levels

X