Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Full performance level in the groundskeeping occupation requiring considerable knowledge of grounds maintenance tools and techniques; under direction, performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions; landscapes grounds; maintains outdoor sports facilities; operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance functions (e.g., maintain site landscaping, lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation; utilize insecticides, herbicides, and fertilizers for lawns, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spread mulch; trim trees, hedges and shrubs, and prevent and eliminate weeds; conduct basic irrigation audit and perform basic irrigation programming and repairs). Maintains and repairs outdoor sports facilities (e.g., athletic fields, tennis courts, ball diamonds). Performs routine grounds maintenance and general labor (e.g., grass mowing; snow removal and ice control; weed and clean lawns and flower beds; maintain parking lots, streets, right of ways; clean restrooms; keep grounds free from trash, litter and debris; empty trash receptacles; perform minor building construction). Operates and maintains groundskeeping equipment (e.g., operate, maintain, and repair groundskeeping equipment; clean and repair hand and power tools, mowers, backhoe, tractor, seeder). Maintains and repairs play equipment.

Assists other staff when needed. Assists with special projects (e.g., landscaping, pothole repair, construction projects, painting). Performs basic computer skills (e.g., respond to emails, enter work requests, update and close work orders). May provide work direction. Perform related duties as required.

Equivalent to High School diploma. Two (2) years of experience in grounds maintenance preferred; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

Must have current valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Must obtain a Public Operator Pesticide Applicator License Core, 8 Turf Pest Control within one (1) year of date of hire.