Grounds Worker I Substitute #1762

Mt. Diablo Unified School District•Concord, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction and general supervision of the Landscape Manager, performs a variety of general grounds maintenance and gardening work of routine difficulty in order to keep landscaped areas properly cared for and maintained as required to sustain District facilities. Technician will work as a member of a grounds crew or when assigned, may work independently.

Requirements

Basic gardening and landscaping materials
The use and maintenance of gardening equipment, tools and machinery
English grammar, punctuation and spelling
Understanding basic technology
Operating tools necessary for grounds maintenance
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Follow oral and written instructions
Perform heavy manual labor
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of general site grounds cleaning, maintenance, and gardening work to ensure the District’s facilities and equipment are maintained in a safe operation condition.
Complete all duties in a timely manner with accuracy and without errors.
Operates power equipment, including but not limited to hedgers, blowers, weedeaters, edgers, chain saws, etc.
Completes pruning of trees and shrubs, utilizing appropriate equipment, to support the beautification of our facilities and enhance student safety supervision.
Completes fertilizing, planting, sodding, hauling, digging and loading as requested.
Pulls, spades and hoes weeds, rakes leaves and lawns, cultivates grounds around plants and shrubs.
Assist in weed abatement including, but not limited to applying chemicals for weed control and eradicating other pests as assigned, under the supervision of licensed staff.
Performs mowing duties of push mowers and lawn edger.
Loads, unloads and assists in maintenance of all equipment and equipment inventory.
Performs minor sprinkler head repairs and adjustments.
May assist in the adjustment and operation of irrigation controller.
May assist in the installation of irrigation systems.
Assists in maintenance and preparation of athletic facilities and fields.
Collaborate, communicate and coordinate with Landscape Manager and grounds colleagues for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
Inspects facilities and equipment to determine maintenance and repair needs; performs preventive maintenance activities; and refers major maintenance and repair to appropriate staff.
Identifies, reports, and assists with resolving safety, sanitary, and fire hazards as directed.
May drive a truck with a trailer attachment in transporting grounds maintenance equipment from work site to work site or green waste to disposal facility.
Completes assigned work orders including closeout, tracking time and May assist in emergency response to ensure the District facilities are secure and operational, as needed.
Provides support for Civic Center Act by preparing buildings and/or site for Attend safety trainings and other certification trainings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.