GROUNDSKEEPER

Groundskeeper

Under direct supervision, to perform semi-skilled landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; and perform related work as required.

Performs gardening and landscape maintenance work in parks and other municipal properties; collects refuse and litter and performs general grounds cleaning which includes restrooms and washrooms; maintains, irrigates, and fertilizes grounds and planting areas; sets traps to control rodents; applies pesticides on lawns, shrubs, and trees for insect and pest control; mows lawns with power mowers and operates various other small power equipment such as renovators, sprayers, cultivators, electric hedge trimmers, and light-duty trucks or other power and automotive equipment; plants trees, flowers, and shrubs; drags, maintains, and lines ball diamonds; may assist with inspections of play equipment to assure safe operation; assists in the prevention of vandalism and facility abuse; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, basic tree maintenance and removal; drives on City business.

Employment Standards : Knowledge of landscape maintenance; building cleaning and maintenance.

Skill in using shears, pruning tools. power mowers, renovators, sprayers, cultivators, electric hedge trimmers, and light-duty trucks or other power and automotive equipment;

Ability to safely perform manual work of a landscape maintenance nature; follow and give written and oral directions; operate small or light equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to the elements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Education / Training : One year of recent paid full-time experience in general landscape maintenance, or related work.

Employees in this classification, who are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection, shall comply with the American National Standards Institute's requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection; possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to : lift, pull, lower, and carry considerable amounts of weight (for weight in excess of 50 pounds, tools or other appropriate assistance are recommended to perform the function); bend in all directions; climb ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands; stand for extended periods of time.

A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.