Grounds Worker I Substitute #1762
Grounds Worker I Substitute #1762
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MT DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Position Description
TITLE:Grounds Worker I Substitute
REPORTS TO:Landscape Manager
DEPARTMENT:Maintenance & Operations CLASSIFICATION:Classified
SALARY:Teamster Range 424
BOARD APPROVED:February 1 2023
Work Length: 8 Hours per Day
SUMMARY DEFINITION: Under direction and general supervision of the Landscape Manager performs a variety of general grounds maintenance and gardening work of routine difficulty in order to keep landscaped areas properly cared for and maintained as required to sustain District facilities. Technician will work as a member of a grounds crew or when assigned may work independently.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
E Essential Functions (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.)
- Performs a variety of general site grounds cleaning maintenance and gardening work to ensure the Districts facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe operation condition. Complete all duties in a timely manner with accuracy and without errors. E
- Operates power equipment including but not limited to hedgers blowers weedeaters edgers chain saws etc. E
- Completes pruning of trees and shrubs utilizing appropriate equipment to support the beautification of our facilities and enhance student safety supervision. E
- Completes fertilizing planting sodding hauling digging and loading as requested. E
- Pulls spades and hoes weeds rakes leaves and lawns cultivates grounds around plants and shrubs. E
- Assist in weed abatement including but not limited to applying chemicals for weed control and eradicating other pests as assigned under the supervision of licensed staff. E
- Performs mowing duties of push mowers and lawn edger.
- Loads unloads and assists in maintenance of all equipment and equipment inventory. E
- Performs minor sprinkler head repairs and adjustments.
- May assist in the adjustment and operation of irrigation controller.
- May assist in the installation of irrigation systems.
- Assists in maintenance and preparation of athletic facilities and fields. E
- Collaborate communicate and coordinate with Landscape Manager and grounds colleagues for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently. E
- Inspects facilities and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs; performs preventive maintenance activities; and refers major maintenance and repair to appropriate staff. E
- Identifies reports and assists with resolving safety sanitary and fire hazards as directed.
- May drive a truck with a trailer attachment in transporting grounds maintenance equipment from work site to work site or green waste to disposal facility.
- Completes assigned work orders including closeout tracking time and
- May assist in emergency response to ensure the District facilities are secure and operational as needed.
- Provides support for Civic Center Act by preparing buildings and/or site for
- Attend safety trainings and other certification trainings as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: None.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Basic gardening and landscaping materials
- The use and maintenance of gardening equipment tools and machinery
- English grammar punctuation and spelling
- Understanding basic technology
SKILL IN:
- Operating tools necessary for grounds maintenance
- Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
ABILITY TO:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Perform heavy manual labor
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor office or classroom environment regularly around students outdoors and shop environment; drive a vehicle to conduct work; noise from equipment regular exposure to fumes dust and odors; and exposure to adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: frequent significant lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling frequent climbing and balancing frequent stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires walking and standing for various amounts of time. The job is performed under some temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. Capable of frequently lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling up to 25 lbs; up to 50 lbs occasionally; lifting / carrying / pushing / pulling over 51 lbs will be done as part of a team; considerable physical activity required.
HAZARDS:
Working on ladders or scaffolding at heights; working in a cramped or restrictive work chamber; working around and with machinery having moving parts; and exposure to flying debris or nails chemicals and solvents. Subject to noise and fumes from equipment operation; exposure to chemicals and pesticides; repetitive hand motion; slipping; flying debris; high pressure hoses; and may be exposed to fecal matter snakes insect bites/swarms ant bites and cuts from tools or materials.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid California drivers license is required.
Board Approved: February 1 2023
Salary Range: 424
Employment Type
Temp
