TEMPORARY HELP POOL - Grounds Person I

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Supervisor – Maintenance, the Grounds Person I provides grounds maintenance services and operations at assigned sites. The role helps prepare grounds for assemblies, events, recreational activities, and athletic events; maintains safe and attractive grounds and athletic fields; and helps protect areas from erosion. The work supports the school community by maintaining pleasant school grounds that contribute to student learning and achievement. This is a temporary, on-call-as-needed position with no guaranteed workdays or work hours. It has no contract and provides no benefits. The classified substitute rate is $20.79 per hour. Duties may vary based on business needs and may include other related work. The position works under direct supervision, follows standardized procedures, provides information or advice to others, and operates within a defined budget.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience in yard, landscaping, or garden maintenance.
Valid, current California Class C Driver’s License for driving District vehicles.
Pass the District’s applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score.
After an offer of employment, obtain Criminal Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance.
After an offer of employment, provide a negative TB test result and complete periodic post-employment retesting as required, currently every four years.
After an offer of employment, complete a pre-employment physical exam through the District’s provider at District expense.
Enroll in the Department of Motor Vehicles employer Pull Notice Program and submit a current DMV driving record printout within six months of employment.
Knowledge of basic math; methods of preparing and maintaining plants, shrubs, and lawns; grounds maintenance equipment, practices, procedures, and safety practices; and oral communication principles and practices.
Ability to operate grounds maintenance equipment, including tractors, weed whips, mowers, and hand and power tools, safely.
Ability to understand and follow complex, multistep written and oral instructions; work flexibly with others in varied situations; solve problems, including equipment problems; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; and communicate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

Attend unit meetings, safety meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather information.
Clean landscaped areas and related items, including storm drains, fields, and litter, to prevent flooding and remove hazards.
Maintain and clean push and walk-type mowers, landscaping machinery, tools, and equipment; perform minor repairs or servicing as needed.
Operate large gang reel mowers, zero-turn mowers, and other motorized equipment to maintain District landscaped areas.
Perform basic grounds maintenance, including mowing, pruning, trimming, and leaf blowing.
Plant lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, and other landscaping materials to maintain attractive grounds and protect against erosion.
Perform minor irrigation system repairs, including sprinkler heads and drip lines.
Prepare grounds and athletic fields, including fertilizing soil, courtyards, and flower beds, for assemblies, recreation, and athletic events.
Prepare routine documents such as work orders and materials forms.
Request materials, supplies, equipment, and support personnel to complete assignments on time.
Respond to immediate safety and operational concerns, such as facility damage, vandalism, or alarms, by taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel.
Apply premixed or premeasured herbicides with a pump-up sprayer as required by the assignment.
Transport tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure needed materials are available at job sites.
Perform other related duties and mandatory District trainings as assigned.