Groundskeeper II/I - High Schools
Operational Services
Grade JX / Grade KX - directing lawn crews
Revised September 2023
Education Level | High School Diploma |
|---|---|
Experience Required | None |
Physical Requirements | Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant standing and walking. Frequent hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting and stooping. Repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers. Occasional crawling and crouching. |
Other Requirements | Must pass a test of aptitudes showing basic knowledge of position, and subsequently be certified by state through testing to be a licensed herbicide and pesticide applicator. Current State Vehicle operator’s license; ability to operate all vehicles in the district fleet safely. Insurable. Ability to work unsupervised. Good attendance. Ability to communicate and follow written and oral direction. Ability to demonstrate recognition of equipment malfunction. Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training. |
Reports To | Building Principal, Custodial Manager, Plant Maintenance Supervisor |
Essential Function & Duties
Groundskeeper II*
Maintains lawns, trees, shrubs, landscaping, sidewalks, steps, entrances and keeps other areas as determined free of snow or ice. Removes bottles, trash, paper and cans from entire site.
Marks fields and sites for athletic events.
Maintains and repairs equipment and vehicles used. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site and performs minor maintenance.
Sweeps and dusts surfaces and furniture, removes and disposes of trash, replenishes supplies, cleans and polishes all interior surfaces, cleans and maintains carpets and hard surface floor coverings, moves furniture as needed.
Makes recommendation for supplies and equipment to Building Custodial Manager.
Works a revised schedule and substitutes for other custodial staff when necessary.
Shares responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Groundskeeper I*
Coordinates and directs summer part-time lawn crews
All items listed above under Groundskeeper II above.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
*Duration to be determined annually.
Working Conditions
Often subjected to extremes of cold below 32 degrees and heat above 100 degrees. Occasionally subjected to extreme noise, vibrations, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, odors, mists, gases, dust and poor ventilation. Occasionally use special clothing and protective devices.