Groundskeeper (Anticipated)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 

The work involves performing unskilled or limited semi-skilled manual tasks of grounds maintenance  and upkeep of outdoor school facilities in a suburban school district. The incumbent is responsible for  satisfactory performance of a variety of tasks. Some assignments, including elementary equipment  operation, may require skills which may be readily learned on the job. Work is performed under the  direct supervision of the Grounds Crew Chief, the Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds or his  assistant, but many tasks assigned may be routine and repetitive in nature, and once learned can be  carried on without difficulty and only general supervision. Does related work as required. 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: 

• Performs a variety of grounds maintenance work, cutting grass and weeds, raking leaves; 
• Plants, transplants, cultivates, prunes, sprays, and trims shrubs, bushes and trees;
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of all concrete and blacktop surfaces, including sidewalks, parking  lots, roads, athletic fields and parks; 
• Operates snow removal, equipment and removes snow, salts and sands driveways, sidewalks and  performs other related manual tasks during the winter; 
• Performs routine tasks, handling of supplies, equipment, removal of rubbish, weeds grass and other  debris. 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the principals, practices and techniques of general grounds maintenance; working  knowledge of the methods used in propagating, planting, cultivating, pruning and general care of plants,  flowers, shrubs and lawns; working knowledge of the growth characteristics of flowers, plants and bulbs;  good knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in snow plowing and maintenance of  roadways, paths, entrances and exits to buildings; ability to get along well with others; initiative and  resourcefulness; ability to follow written and oral instructions; industry and dependability; good  judgment; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without  reasonable accommodation.