Groundskeeper (Anticipated Openings)

Position Type:

Maintenance/Grounds - Groundskeeper

Date Posted:

9/26/2023

Location:

Service Center

Closing Date:

open

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Job Title: Grounds - Groundskeeper Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Dept. Head - Grounds Pay Grade: DO 2 - 261 Days

Dept./School: Facility Services/Service Center Date Revised: September 26, 2023

Keep all water and oils checked on the equipment used. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Lawnmowers; Weed-eaters; Garden tools; Small hand tools; Power tools; Heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; Light truck or van

Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district-wide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to read; Ability to understand oral and written instructions