Grounds Person I

Personnel Commission•Madera, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Supervisor – Maintenance, the Grounds Person I provides grounds maintenance services and operations at assigned site/s, including assisting in preparations for assemblies, events, and recreational activities. The role ensures attractive and safe grounds areas and athletic fields, protecting against erosion. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with pleasant school grounds which directly supports student learning and achievement.

Requirements

Basic math
Methods of preparing and maintaining various plants, shrubs, lawns, etc.
Grounds maintenance equipment, practices, procedures, and safety practices
Oral communication principles and practices
Operate equipment used in grounds maintenance including tractors, weed whips, mowers, hand and power tools
Operate equipment safely
Understand and follow complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Have flexibility to work with others in a variety of situations
Solve problems, including with equipment, effectively
Meet deadlines and schedules
Work under time constraints
Communicate with diverse groups
High School diploma or equivalency.
One (1) year of experience in yard, landscaping, or garden maintenance.
Valid, current California Class C Driver’s License for driving district vehicles.

Responsibilities

Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g. safety meetings) to gather information.
Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g., storm drains, fields, litter) to prevent flooding and remove hazards.
Maintains and cleans push and/or walk-type mowers and all other landscaping machinery, tools and equipment; makes minor repairs/services as necessary.
Operates large gang reel mowers, zero turn mowers and other motorized equipment in the maintenance of District landscaped areas.
Performs basic grounds maintenance (e.g., mowing, pruning, trimming, leaf blowing) to maintain a safe, attractive environment.
Plants a variety of landscaping materials (e.g., lawns, shrubbery, flowers, trees) to keep the grounds attractive and protect against erosion.
Performs minor irrigation system repairs (e.g., sprinkler heads, drip lines) to maintain performance of water lines.
Prepares grounds and athletic fields (e.g., fertilizes soil, courtyards, flower beds) to provide adequate, attractive, and safe areas for assemblies, recreational activities, and/or athletic events.
Prepares routine documents (e.g., work orders, materials forms) to communicate information to other parties.
Requests materials, supplies, and equipment and/or support personnel to complete assignments in a timely manner.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms) to taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
Sprays premixed or premeasured herbicides using a pump up sprayer as related to current assignment.
Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. to ensure the availability of materials required at job site.
Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.