Groundsworker (Groundsworker), FM- Grounds

California State University, San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision of the Manager for Grounds, the Groundsworker performs general gardening work and maintains the grounds in an assigned area of a campus.

Requirements

One year of experience in the care and maintenance of landscaped areas or in general grounds maintenance work, or in related manual labor.
Thorough knowledge of general gardening and grounds maintenance methods.
General knowledge of proper methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns, and flowers, and the use and care of gardening materials, tools, and equipment.
Ability to recognize the more common species of ornamental shrubs, trees and flowers grown in California.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work as described in this classification.
Ability to utilize mechanical aptitude and motor coordination.
Ability to learn to skillfully operate small trucks and power-driven grounds equipment.
Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required.
Employment is contingent upon candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated willingness and initiative in carrying out assigned projects and duties.
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and the ability to perform daily tasks effectively.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Under guidance of the lead groundsworker, performs a broad range of groundskeeping duties, including but not limited to, planting, cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and spraying ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, lawns and flowers.
Mows and edges lawns.
Rakes leaves, hoes weeds, and cleans trash from assigned areas including parking lots.
Prepares and treats soils for planting.
Operate and maintain equipment and tools for grounds and pest control operations; operate all equipment properly, following proper procedures including safety precautions; service equipment accordingly.
Performs pruning, thinning and constructing supports for trees and shrubs.
May occasionally assist a qualified specialist with tree trimming, or nursery functions.
Proper techniques are used and proficiency is demonstrated for this task.
Planting and maintaining turf, shrubs, and trees.
May occasionally assist a qualified specialist with sprinkler repair and performs minor sprinkler repair.
General cleanup.
Assure that work stations are kept clean and neat, all tools and equipment are properly stored and the general area is kept free of trash and litter.
State employees may be required to serve as a disaster service worker and participate in disaster recovery efforts.
Other classification-related duties as assigned.
May drive pick-ups and other automotive equipment in performance of assigned duties.