General LaborMaintenance Worker

GENERAL FUNCTION

The General Maintenance Worker performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance care and modification grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically powered and gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting cultivating and trimming grounds and landscaping knowledge of minor sprinkler repair. The General Maintenance Worker also performs maintenance on groundskeeping equipment and tools and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed. The General Maintenance Worker changes light bulbs paints walls woodwork furniture and equipment makes minor carpentry plumbing and electrical repairs delivers supplies materials and equipment as needed retrieves and documents transfer of accountability of surplus property provides custodial services etc. CDL preferred but not required.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is required.

Experience: At least two years of experience in groundskeeping is required where knowledge of the methods materials and equipment used in planting cultivating and trimming a variety of types of trees shrubs ground cover flowers and grasses has been gained experience with minor sprinkler repair; an Associates degree in horticulture or a related field may be substituted for the two years of experience required. Knowledge of the use and proper disposal of chemicals used in groundskeeping (horticulture turf management and floriculture) is preferred.

Skills: The ability to read English language sufficiently to understand written work orders and instructions as well as directions for the proper mixture use and disposal/storage of cleaners solvents chemicals fertilizers and similar products used in groundskeeping is required. Skill in the proper operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance tools equipment and machinery is required. The ability to develop knowledge of respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Effort: Requires the ability to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis prolonged walking or standing and frequent bending stooping kneeling and reaching on a daily basis. Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual electrically powered and/or gasoline-powered groundskeeping equipment and machines. Requires the ability to access facilities and areas which may only be accessible by climbing stairs or by climbing ladders to a height of 20 feet (e.g. for tree trimming). Must be able to move throughout assigned areas as the work is performed primarily out-of-doors year-round.

SUPERVISION

The General Maintenance Worker is supervised by a designated supervisor and generally does not exercise supervision of others.