Grounds Maintenance 1.0 FTE District

CLASS TITLE: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification and safety of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. Additionally may perform a variety of duties related to the shipping receiving storing and issuing of goods including supplies equipment food and other materials; drive a vehicle to various locations to deliver goods; prepare and maintain related records and reports.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; maintain grounds and other assigned areas to assure a safe clean and attractive environment for students staff and the public.

Provide basic maintenance and care for a variety of equipment such as rider mowers edgers blowers sprayers trucks trimmers chainsaws shears trenchers and grinders; utilize standard gardening hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work; report needed repairs to supervisor.

Operate various heavy equipment such as rider mowers tractor back hoe forklift and other hand-held grounds equipment to mow edge trim and water lawns fields and other turf grounds; edge walkways; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; sweep/blow litter from walks driveways and other assigned areas. May be required to haul any of these pieces of equipment from site to site.

Plant cultivate prune spray fertilize and irrigate flowers trees grass hedges and shrubs; stake trees as needed; aerate turfs.

Perform general grounds cleanup including picking up and removing paper trash trimmings and debris from grounds areas parking lots playgrounds athletic fields and other assigned areas; and fill holes as needed.

Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as assigned; post public notification of pesticides/herbicides applications within established notification time.

Identify and report immediate and potential safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested.

Load unload haul and transport supplies debris materials and equipment as required; spread and distribute sand dirt playground fiber and various other materials as assigned.

Perform various grounds maintenance projects in response to work orders.

Clear storm drains and gutters as needed; remove trees and large debris as required.

Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.

Perform a variety of duties related to the shipping receiving storing and issuing of assigned goods including supplies equipment testing materials and food; assure supplies equipment testing materials and food are delivered in a timely manner.

Receive unload and inspect shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips; receive file and submit receipts for delivered goods; and review shipments for accuracy.

Drive a vehicle to various locations to deliver goods; plan and schedule routine and special deliveries; maintain cleanliness of vehicles; service and run safety checks on assigned vehicle.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to purchase orders deliveries and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.

Shelve and store items received in the appropriate section of the warehouse; place food items in racks coolers or freezers as required; rotate perishable and nonperishable inventory as needed; assure food shipments are not spoiled or damaged.

Fill and process requisitions; pull pack and ship items or supplies to various locations according to established procedures; monitor stock levels; review and verify accuracy of orders; assist in ordering equipment and supplies as necessary.

Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts pallet jacks and dollies; operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator copier computer and assigned software.

Receive and distribute donated materials instructional materials textbooks in-service training program and other instructional materials.

Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns related to purchase orders deliveries discrepancies and inventory.

Maintain warehouse in a clean orderly and safe condition.

Plan and meet schedules for pick-up of obsolete equipment books furniture donated items and other materials.

May be called upon to perform overtime in case of emergencies.

Attend all required trainings for the position.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing edging raking and weeding;

Methods equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work;

Cultivating fertilizing watering and spraying of flowers trees and shrubs;

Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance;

Basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests;

Basic methods practices and terminology used in warehouse operations;

Use and terminology of requisitions purchase orders invoices and other warehouse documents;

Proper loading and unloading of trucks;

Shipping and receiving procedures;

Operation of equipment used in the receipt storage and shipping of supplies food materials and equipment;

Proper methods of storing equipment materials and supplies;

Operation of a computer and assigned software;

Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques;

Health and safety regulations; and

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (training provided if necessary).

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas;

Mow edge weed fertilize rake and cultivate lawns flower beds athletic fields and other landscaped areas;

Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests as assigned;

Operate and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance;

Perform a variety of duties related to the shipping receiving storing and issuing of assigned goods;

Drive a vehicle to various locations along assigned routes to deliver goods;

Operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment;

Utilize space efficiently and effectively;

Maintain routine records related to work performed;

Understand and follow oral and written instructions;

Observe health and safety regulations;

Model appropriate behavior around and interact appropriately with preschool and school age children; and

Maintain regular attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. A good work history demonstrating reliability and the ability to work independently.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required

Copy of DMV Report to evidence satisfactory driving record

First Aide and/or CPR (may be required; training will be provided)

Valid Forklift certification (training provided)

Pre-employment Physical

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoor work environment

Seasonal heat and cold humidity and rain or adverse weather conditions

Regular exposure to fumes dust dirt oil/grease odors noise and gases

Driving a vehicle (e.g. truck mower tractor) to conduct work

Exposure to bodily fluids

Wear appropriate safety equipment such as gloves masks closed toe shoes safety glasses and ear protection

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Visual ability to read handwritten or typed documents and instructions;

Visual acuity to color (reading wiring diagrams etc.);

Ability to conduct verbal conversation;

Hear normal range verbal conversation (approximately 60 decibels);

Sit stand stoop kneel bend and walk;

Climb slopes stairs steps and ladders;

Push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment weighing up to 50 or more pounds;

Lift up to 50 or more pounds frequently;

Carry up to 50 or more pounds frequently;

May sustain heavy physical effort for 8 hours;

Exhibit full range of motion for shoulder external rotation and internal rotation shoulder abduction and adduction elbow flexion and extension shoulder extension and flexion back lateral flexion hip flexion and extension and knee flexion;

Ability to work in a safe and effective manner in the following: at various elevated heights on ladders roofs and in restricted spaces with a variety of chemical agents without allergic reaction; and

Demonstrate manual dexterity necessary to perform fine motor skills during custodial maintenance procedures and operate both manual and power hand tools operate a variety of powered equipment and tools commonly associated with janitorial custodial and minor building maintenance services.

HAZARDS:

Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement

Working around and with machinery having moving parts

Climbing ladders and working from heights

Flying debris

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

Exposure to bodily fluids

Noise

Disaster Service WorkerCA Government Code 3100. It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural manmade or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life property and resources is of paramount state importance requiring the responsible efforts of public and private agencies and individual furtherance of the exercise of the police power of the state in protection of its citizens and resources all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.