Classified Substitute Groundsworker

Lincoln Unified School District

JOB TITLE: Substitute Grounds Position

DESCRPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform grounds gardening and maintenance work and/or to operate motorized grounds equipment as part of a grounds keeping crew. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class performs a variety of general and specialized grounds gardening and maintenance duties in the upkeep of district/school sites. Positions in this job class are assigned to a grounds keeping crew which performs grounds keeping functions.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Hauls sand bark and other materials for grounds projects to include gravel loam trash etc..
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment including power mowers edgers trimmers blowers sweepers chain saws and other grounds maintenance equipment/tools
• Plants cultivates prunes trims waters and sprays trees shrubs weeds hedges and plants
• Keeps school and/or other District grounds clean; sweeps sidewalks and picks up paper rubbish and other debris
• Hoes and rakes weeds leaves and grass clippings
• May assist in the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• May make minor repairs and adjustments to sprinkler lines heads valves and automatic timers
• Maintains work records and logs related to assigned jobs
• Empties and maintains exterior trash receptacles
• Maintains logs for maintenance equipment upkeep
• May perform custodial work as assigned
• May assist in pick up and delivery of school supplies and surplus items as assigned
• Performs other duties similar to the above in scope and function as required

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Drivers License which may include a Class II Licenses
• Knowledge of general grounds keeping and gardening methods and practices
• Knowledge of the safe use maintenance and operation of grounds keeping tools and heavy or specialized power equipment
• General knowledge of irrigation systems
• Ability to effectively and safely use hand and power tools associated with grounds keeping and gardening work
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to sprinkling systems
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair work on a variety of small grounds keeping equipment small engines and tools
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully performs required duties
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and landscaping plans
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties