Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II

City of Redlands • Redlands, CA

345d

About The Position

Under supervision performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in general grounds, landscaping, and gardening functions in the maintenance of City grounds, facilities, parks, and park buildings. Exercises no supervision. This position is part of a class series with two levels: Grounds Maintenance Worker I and Grounds Maintenance Worker II. The I level is the entry-level position, where employees perform most duties required at the II level but with less independent discretion and judgment. The II level is the full journey level, where employees perform a full range of duties independently and exercise judgment and initiative.

Requirements

• Some grounds maintenance experience is desirable for Grounds Maintenance Worker I.
• Three years of grounds and turf maintenance experience for Grounds Maintenance Worker II.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma for both levels.
• Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license; California license required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Performs various grounds maintenance functions; mows, trims, edges, fertilizes and waters lawns, medians, and other City easement areas.
• Weeds, prunes, mulches, feeds, fertilizes, and irrigates plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcover.
• Prepares soil for planting; transplants seedings, shrubs, and trees as necessary.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, such as power mowers, edgers, sprayers, and other maintenance tools.
• Assists in the preparation and application of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides.
• Inspects assigned areas; corrects or reports safety hazards to supervisor.
• Performs janitorial maintenance of parks and other facilities including removing debris and trash.
• Monitors proper schedules of automatic sprinkler systems including adjusting clocks as necessary.
• Assists in moving and installing park and recreational equipment.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees