Seasonal (Spring & Summer) Groundskeeper Ass't
Job Description
Primary Purpose
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.
Qualifications
* Education/Certification: (none listed)
* Special Knowledge/Skills:
o Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
o Ability to communicate effectively
o Ability to operate power-driven equipment
Major Responsibilities and Duties
* Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
* Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
* Plant shrubs and vegetation.
* Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
* Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
* Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
* 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 a 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.
* Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
* Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: 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 districtwide travel.
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
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