Grounds Equipment Operator I
Grounds Equipment Operator I
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Job Description
Job Summary
Permanent 12 month position. Position is a 100% FTE (8 hours per day). Eligibility list is being created to fill current and future vacancies as they occur.
Under immediate supervision perform a variety of duties in the operation of power driven grounds equipment to mow edge and maintain large athletic fields and grounds areas; service maintain and perform minor repairs on assigned equipment; observe health and safety procedures and regulations; perform related duties as assigned.Examples of Duties
The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
- Operate power driven grounds equipment including large and small power mowers power edgers sweepers chain saws chippers trenchers and others; observe health and safety procedures and regulations.E
- Fill level roll mound smooth and prepare grounds for the planting of lawns and landscaping activities; fertilize and maintain assigned athletic fields; clean sweep drag and maintain artificial turf areas; operate related equipment. E
- Plant cultivate prune fertilize and irrigate flowers trees grass and shrubs; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways; pick up and dispose of cuttings branches leaves and other debris following assigned tasks.E
- Check adjust lubricate and clean power driven grounds equipment; perform minor repairs such as adjustments and part replacements as necessary; arrange for overhauls and repairs of mechanical defects and other problems as needed.E
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment; drive a District truck to transport equipment and debris.E
- Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean safe and organized fashion according to manufacturers specifications and District policies.E
- Maintain routine records related to work orders equipment and assigned activities.E
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
Operation of a variety of power driven equipment used in grounds maintenance including medium and small power mowers power edgers sweepers chain saws chippers trenchers and others.
Methods supplies and tools used in caring for landscaped areas.
Operation of hand and power tools and equipment.
Health and safety regulations as established by the State Education Code and District.
Proper lifting techniques.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic recordkeeping techniques.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of duties in the operation of power driven grounds equipment to mow edge and maintain large athletic fields and grounds areas.
Service maintain and perform minor repairs on assigned equipment.
Operate hand and power tools and equipment including large and small power mowers power edgers sweepers chain saws chippers trenchers and others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Observe health and safety regulations as established by the State Education Code and District.
Maintain routine records.
Training:Graduation from high school.
Experience:
One year experience operating and performing routine maintenance on various types of power groundskeeping equipment including riding mowers edgers and dump trucks or one year as a Groundskeeper in the Long Beach Unified School District.
Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills knowledge or abilities may be considered.Special Requirements
Valid California Class C drivers license.
Applicants for this classification will be required to obtain and submit at his/her own expense his/her current motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the Districts safe driving standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the applicant regardless of any other standing.WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Outdoor work environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Exposure to fumes dust odors oil/grease gases. Driving a District truck to conduct work. Subject to noise and fumes from equipment operation. Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Working at heights.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate heavy equipment. Bending at the waist kneeling stooping or crouching. Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally. Lifting carrying pushing and pulling heavy objects (39 pounds or more) as assigned by position. Seeing to perform grounds work. Heavy physical labor.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation depending on the nature of the disability.If you have questions regarding your
applications or the recruitment process you may contact:
or.
Nondiscrimination
Statement: The Long
Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination harassment
(including sexual harassment) intimidation or bullying targeted at any
student or employee by anyone based on the student or employees actual or
perceived race color ancestry nationality national origin immigration
status ethnic group identification ethnicity age religion marital status
pregnancy and related conditions parental status physical or mental
disability medical condition sex sexual orientation gender gender
identity gender expression or genetic information or association with a
person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
For questions or complaints contact
Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach Director of Employee
Relations1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA
and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton Director
of Human Resource Services 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach CA 90815
and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta
Program Administrator 2221 Argonne Ave LB
.
If you have questions regarding your
applications or the recruitment process you may contact:
or.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The examination process for this recruitment may be
comprised of one or any combination of the following: screening of the
applicants training background and experience; evaluation of responses on a
supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral
examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination scored on
a jobrelated basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be
invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who
pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility
list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive
examinations.
Employment Type
Full-Time
