Groundskeeper

Job Summary

Under the direction of Lead Groundskeeper, cares for Travis Unified School District Grounds area and associated equipment; performs other related tasks.


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES


10 years of education but additional credit for experience and/or special education background in grounds maintenance and a California valid driver's license.


REPORTS TO: Lead Groundskeeper


Supervision Exercised: None


Supervision Received: Moderate


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responds to assigned work orders.
• Cares for various ground cover including fields, lawns and pavement.
- Mows, weeds, trims, edges, irrigates, seeds, waters and disperses chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer
- Repairs paved surfaces
• Care for various trees, shrubs and bushes and immediate surrounding areas.
• Assists in the preparation of athletic fields and the installation, removal and repair of playground and athletic equipment.
• Assists in the repair of irrigation systems.
• Polices lawns, pavements and various other outside areas.
- Sweeps, vacuums, rakes, shovels and otherwise picks up in connection with assigned work.
• Operates various related equipment and tools in the performance of related work.
• Provides manual labor assistance as required in the District.
• Assures proper levels of safety are maintained in the use of chemicals and equipment and in the performance of work.


ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION


Equipment:
Mowers, tractors, forklift, rakes, seeders, backhoe, back pack sprayer, hoes and other tools used in ground maintenance and repair


Special Materials:
Fertilizers, weeders, PVC piping and fixtures, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals


Surroundings:
Work under typical job surroundings with some attention required to student discipline. Stands or walks - 90%. Temperature 35° - 100°F.


Hazards:
Some potential of hazard from tools, equipment and chemicals and lifting of some weight and bulk (60 lbs.)


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