GROUNDSKEEPER

State of careers Rhode Island•Cohasset, MA

8d•$22 - $23

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform work of a semi-skilled nature in the care and maintenance of grounds to be utilized for various outdoor recreational activities; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the methods and techniques of groundskeeping; working knowledge of the methods and techniques of mixing, and applying, various chemicals, chemical sprays, fertilizers, top dressing and grass seed; the ability to operate and make minor repairs to various equipment and hand tools related to grounds maintenance; the ability to apply prescribed methods for the control of insect pests and common grass diseases; the ability to lay out and supervise the work of others when assigned to assist; and related capacities and abilities.
Education: Such as may have been gained through: completion of ten school grades; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment as a greenskeeper at a golf course or as a groundskeeper with lawn or general landscaping experience.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate.

Responsibilities

In accordance with technical instructions from a superior to perform work of a semi-skilled nature in the care and maintenance of grounds to be utilized for various outdoor recreational activities involving: the seeding, trimming, mowing, rolling, watering, spiking and raking of fairways, putting greens, baseball infields, gridirons, etc.
The mixing and application of various chemicals, chemical sprays, fertilizers and top dressings to tees, fairways and greens
The cutting and laying of sod and turf as well as the construction and repair of walks, lanes, parking places, sheds and benches necessary for the effective and safe operation of various outdoor recreational activities.
On occasion, to supervise the work of laborers when assigned to assist.
To inspect the grounds frequently to determine needed care, maintenance, construction and reconstruction work.
To keep the grounds free of all kinds of litter, debris or other objects or materials harmful to the operation of such grounds.
To inspect for and take the necessary steps to effect the control of insect pests and ground diseases.
During the off-season, to engage in such activities as: snow removal, sanding of roads and pathways, sweeping, cleaning of equipment and machinery in preparation for various outdoor recreational activities.
To do related work as required.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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