Grounds Maintenance - 1.0 FTE - District

Union School DistrictSan Jose, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification and safety of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. Additionally, may perform a variety of duties related to the shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of goods including supplies, equipment, food and other materials; drive a vehicle to various locations to deliver goods; prepare and maintain related records and reports.

Requirements

  • Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
  • A good work history demonstrating reliability and the ability to work independently.
  • Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License may be required
  • Copy of DMV Report – to evidence satisfactory driving record
  • First Aide and/or CPR (may be required; training will be provided)
  • Valid Forklift certification (training provided)
  • Pre-employment Physical

Nice To Haves

  • Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding
  • Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work
  • Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs
  • Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance
  • Basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests
  • Basic methods, practices and terminology used in warehouse operations
  • Use and terminology of requisitions, purchase orders, invoices and other warehouse documents
  • Proper loading and unloading of trucks
  • Shipping and receiving procedures
  • Operation of equipment used in the receipt, storage and shipping of supplies, food, materials and equipment
  • Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
  • Operation of a computer and assigned software
  • Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (training provided if necessary)
  • Mow, edge, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas
  • Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests as assigned
  • Operate and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance
  • Perform a variety of duties related to the shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of assigned goods
  • Drive a vehicle to various locations along assigned routes to deliver goods
  • Operate a forklift and other warehouse equipment
  • Utilize space efficiently and effectively
  • Maintain routine records related to work performed
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Observe health and safety regulations
  • Model appropriate behavior around and interact appropriately with preschool and school age children
  • Maintain regular attendance

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; maintain grounds and other assigned areas to assure a safe, clean and attractive environment for students, staff and the public.
  • Provide basic maintenance and care for a variety of equipment such as rider mowers, edgers, blowers, sprayers, trucks, trimmers, chainsaws, shears, trenchers and grinders; utilize standard gardening hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work; report needed repairs to supervisor.
  • Operate various heavy equipment such as rider mowers, tractor, back hoe, forklift and other hand-held grounds equipment to mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; edge walkways; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; sweep/blow litter from walks, driveways and other assigned areas.
  • May be required to haul any of these pieces of equipment from site to site.
  • Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, hedges and shrubs; stake trees as needed; aerate turfs.
  • Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up and removing paper, trash, trimmings and debris from grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas; and fill holes as needed.
  • Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as assigned; post public notification of pesticides/herbicides applications within established notification time.
  • Identify and report immediate and potential safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested.
  • Load, unload, haul and transport supplies, debris, materials and equipment as required; spread and distribute sand, dirt, playground fiber and various other materials as assigned.
  • Perform various grounds maintenance projects in response to work orders.
  • Clear storm drains and gutters as needed; remove trees and large debris as required.
  • Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.
  • Perform a variety of duties related to the shipping, receiving, storing and issuing of assigned goods including supplies, equipment, testing materials and food; assure supplies, equipment, testing materials and food are delivered in a timely manner.
  • Receive, unload and inspect shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips; receive, file and submit receipts for delivered goods; and review shipments for accuracy.
  • Drive a vehicle to various locations to deliver goods; plan and schedule routine and special deliveries; maintain cleanliness of vehicles; service and run safety checks on assigned vehicle.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to purchase orders, deliveries and assigned activities; establish and maintain filing systems.
  • Shelve and store items received in the appropriate section of the warehouse; place food items in racks, coolers or freezers as required; rotate perishable and nonperishable inventory as needed; assure food shipments are not spoiled or damaged.
  • Fill and process requisitions; pull, pack and ship items or supplies to various locations according to established procedures; monitor stock levels; review and verify accuracy of orders; assist in ordering equipment and supplies as necessary.
  • Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and dollies; operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, computer and assigned software.
  • Receive and distribute donated materials, instructional materials, textbooks, in-service training program and other instructional materials.
  • Communicate with personnel and outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns related to purchase orders, deliveries, discrepancies and inventory.
  • Maintain warehouse in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
  • Plan and meet schedules for pick-up of obsolete equipment, books, furniture, donated items and other materials.
  • May be called upon to perform overtime in case of emergencies.
  • Attend all required trainings for the position.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Training will be provided for First Aide and/or CPR
  • Training provided for Valid Forklift certification
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