Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperGrounds keeping and landscaping work. Maintains equipment. This class lies below that of Tractor Operator.Essential FunctionsCleans, plants, fertilizes, sprinkles, mows, edges, and otherwise maintains grounds and play areas.Trims hedges and rakes leaves.Polices and maintains grounds and picks up trash.Plants trees and shrubbery.Assists in laying out, reconditioning, and readying athletic fields, entailing sodding as necessary.Drives trucks for hauling sand, fill and other materials.Performs other duties as assigned.Probation: Six (6) monthsQualificationsOpen Requirements: NAPromotional Requirements: NALicensing: A valid Florida Class E driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. First Aid & CPR certification must be obtained prior to completion of the employees probationary period and maintained during employment in this class.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of grounds keeping and landscaping techniques, methods, practices, and proceduresKnowledge of grounds maintenance workKnowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures of the tradeStrong skills in the use and care of the tools and equipment used in grounds keeping and landscaping workBasic oral, written, and interpersonal skillsAbility to read, write, and understand English at the 8th grade levelAbility to operate small power lawn mowers, chain saws and other light equipmentAbility to carry out oral and written instructionsAbility to withstand arduous work, such as kneeling, stooping, bending, handling, lifting and reachingAbility to operate a motor vehicle