Groundskeeper Open to Current YCJUSD Staff and Substitutes Only

TITLE OF POSITION: GROUNDSKEEPER

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The job of Groundskeeper involves maintaining attractive grounds areas; operating required equipment; protecting against erosion; maintaining grounds for site appearance and recreational activities; and other related duties as assigned. Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains landscaping including lawns trees shrubs sprinkler systems driveways parking lots and related areas for the purpose of keeping areas attractive and safe.
• Performs routine light maintenance on grounds equipment to ensure proper and safe equipment operation.
• Plants landscape materials such as lawns trees shrubs flowers and other related materials for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and protecting against erosion.
• Prepares grounds such as ball fields courtyards and flowerbeds for the purpose of providing adequate attractive and safe areas for recreational activity.
• Inspects landscaped areas and grounds such as fields parkways and other related areas.
• Cleans storm drains and rain gutters for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.
• Prepares reports such as work orders forms (including chemical/pesticide use) purchase orders etc. for the purpose of documenting the completion of tasks and maintains work records of work.
• Applies chemicals and fertilizers to plant materials for the purpose of promoting and regulating growth.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Requests materials supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Transports equipment and supplies to designated job sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of meeting demands completing work orders or safety issues in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent. One years experience.
• Skills Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills in reading and interpreting plans; safe operation of equipment; calculation and proper application of fertilizers chemicals. Knowledge in basic methods tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance standards for safe use of fertilizers and chemicals. Ability of walking for extended periods. Significant physical abilities of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling reaching/handling talking/hearing ordinary conversation far visual acuity.
• Licenses Certifications Bonding and/or Testing Required: Valid drivers license and evidence of insurability TB test clearance and criminal justice fingerprint clearance.