Grounds Maintenance Worker/Equipment Operator

Currently, the District has one (1) full-time position, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. The eligibility list being establishedwill be used to hire for this vacancy and for future vacancies that may occur within one (1) year.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class.  This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.
 
Operate power lawnmowers; string trimmers, chain saws, edgers, sweepers, tractors, and other equipment, tools, and vehicles required to maintain and enhance district grounds. E
 

Check, adjust, lubricate, and clean equipment; perform preventative maintenance, and perform minor repairs as necessary, and make arrangements for major repairs. E
 
Inventory, track, and monitor assigned equipment; report loss or breakage of equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.   E
 
Operate equipment to apply herbicides to control weeds according to established procedures. E
 
Drive a truck to and from the destination. E
 
Plant, water, and prune trees, grass, lawns, and shrubs; rake leaves and lawns and
remove assorted debris from grounds and surrounding areas as designated.  E
 
Sweep and/or use a power blower to clean sidewalks, pick up rubbish and paper in
perimeter areas, and clean grounds as assigned.  E
 
Mark and prepare athletic fields for events.  E
 
Load, haul, and unload trucks; transport and set up chairs, risers, and other materials for special events.  E
 
Assist in preparing grounds for special events; review grounds for possible safety problems; make necessary alterations to remove hazards.  E
 
Mix and lay concrete and asphalt as needed.
 
Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.  This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:
The operation, use, and routine maintenance of ground power equipment.
Methods, tools, and supplies used in planting, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns.
Planting and cutting procedures.
Safety regulations and proper procedures.
Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects, and weeds.
 
ABILITY TO:
Follow oral and written instructions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Operate and service equipment such as power mowers and push mowers, skip loaders, street sweepers, spray rigs, forklifts, lawn mowers, blowers, edgers, hedge cutters, chain saws, and hand gardening tools.
Perform simple and repetitive tasks.
Operate a vehicle to conduct work.
 

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of work experience performing horticultural, nursery, grounds maintenance, or related activities involving power mechanical equipment.

 Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge, or abilities may be considered.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

 Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license at the time of appointment.

1. An incumbent in this classification may be required to wear protective clothing, gear, and equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
 
ENVIRONMENT:
Outside work environment.
Adverse weather conditions.
Noise from equipment operation.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and dirt.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving ground equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Climbing trees and ladders.
Bending at the waist, kneeling and crouching.
Stooping.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized equipment and tools.
Reaching overhead, above shoulders, and horizontally.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Walking over rough or uneven surfaces.
 
HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Exposure to fertilizer fumes, pollen, and chemicals.
 
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
 
Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.
 
APPOINTMENT

In accordance with Education Code Section 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months, during which time an employee must demonstrate at least an overall satisfactory performance.  Failure to do so shall result in the employee's termination.