Grounds Maintenance Worker

Carlsbad, USD of•Carlsbad, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill current vacant positions. The eligibility list will also be used for substitutes to work on an on-call, as needed basis, and to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until the eligibility list is depleted. The current vacancy is 8 hours per day and the hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and a structured interview. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of assigned administrators and the Coordinator-Grounds Maintenance, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.

Requirements

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.
Valid California driver's license.
Successful completion of medical and drug screening and a background check that includes fingerprinting and criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
Knowledge of methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work.
Knowledge of cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs.
Knowledge of operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance.
Knowledge of basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests.
Knowledge of basic record-keeping techniques.
Knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Ability to perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.
Ability to mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas.
Ability to line, mark and paint athletic fields in preparation for practices, games and other sporting events.
Ability to maintain athletic areas in a safe condition.
Ability to apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests as assigned.
Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance.
Ability to maintain routine records related to work performed.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to observe health and safety regulations.

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.
Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system.
Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, hedges and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks, driveways and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles.
Inspect playground and other school equipment and areas to assure safety and proper operating condition as required; identify and report safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; perform minor maintenance and repairs; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested.
Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up and removing paper, trash and debris from grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas.
Operate and maintain a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, tractors, edgers, dump trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, line markers, lifts and blowers; utilize standard gardening and maintenance hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work; check and replenish fuel.
Perform a variety of duties involved in the preparation, lining, painting and marking of athletic fields and related areas in accordance with established specifications and requirements as assigned.
Install, inspect, maintain and repair irrigation systems as assigned; adjust irrigation system clocks and settings as directed clean, adjust, repair and replace sprinkler heads; dig holes and trenches as needed.
Move and arrange furniture and equipment as required; transport supplies and equipment for assigned projects and activities; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events.
Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as assigned.
Clean storm drains and rain gutters as needed; install and maintain fences as assigned.
Maintain routine records related to assigned activities as required.