Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper Position

The permanent/full-time Groundskeeper will be directed by the Utility Shops Supervisor - Mechanical in Plant Operations at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment associated with the Grounds Department.
• Has the physical agility to work on his/her hands and knees for a prolonged time, lift and carry a minimum of seventy pounds.
• Operates numerous types of equipment in the Grounds Department, such as: electric cart, lawn mowers, sweepers, rototillers, tractors, aerators, edgers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc.
• Cleans and maintains shops and storage areas where equipment, materials and supplies are kept for daily operation.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current or new Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Maintains an ongoing safety program on a daily basis pertaining to hazardous waste chemicals and materials used in the department's operation.
• Reads, understands and conforms to all Hospital Administrative Directives and Plant Operations policies.
• Maintains daily tool control procedures and instructs all concerned in proper tool control.

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. *It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.* If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.