Grounds/Utility Maintenance Worker II

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities involved in the installation and maintenance of District landscaping and grounds, as well as perform a variety of utility duties and responsibilities. This is the full journey level class in the Grounds and Utility Maintenance Worker series, distinguished from the Grounds and Utility Maintenance Worker I by the performance of the full range of duties and operation of more equipment. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, prior related work experience is required.

Requirements

One year of professional/institutional grounds maintenance experience.
Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license prior to the completion of the probationary period.
Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.

Responsibilities

Prepare ground for planting; plant, replant, fertilize, water, trim, and prune shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns; rake leaves from planter areas; cut fallen trees and limbs.
Mow, aerate, and water lawn areas; edge sidewalk areas.
Mix and apply herbicides, pesticides, and sprays over planted areas in accordance with state law.
Install, repair and maintain District sprinkler systems; inspect and adjust sprinkler systems; check water volume and pressure in sprinkler systems; repair minor sprinkler problems such as replacing sprinkler heads and repairing broken water lines and valves.
Operate a variety of machinery and power equipment including tractors, mowers, edgers, weed trimmers, trenching machines, back hoes, blower aerator, dump truck and dethatchers as required.
Mow lawns using motorized mower; transport mower and other equipment to and from school sites.
Maintain all tools and equipment; clean, grease, and adjust equipment as needed; dismantle and sharpen reels and blades as needed.
Clean and maintain grounds; pick up trash on school campus; pick up broken glass and debris around campus.
Load and unload trucks with school furniture, cafeteria food and supplies, and other equipment and materials; move, assemble and clean furniture as needed.
Repair asphalt and concrete; mix, apply, and cut cement as needed.
Repair fences and backstops.
Repair playground equipment.
Act as a substitute custodian and crossing guard as needed on an emergency basis.
Perform related duties as assigned.