Substitute Groundskeeper

Job Description / Essential Elements

WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION: GROUNDSKEEPER

SALARY RANGE: 30

GROUP: MAINTENANCE/OPERATIONS/TRANSPORTATION

DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION: 01/22/09

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening work, including the operation and maintenance of motorized equipment; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Maintains grounds around District buildings and facilities in a clean, neat and orderly condition; collects and disposes of rubbish; plants, fertilizes and cares for lawns and shrubs, using power mowers and other hand and power equipment; operates power spraying and other equipment in controlling weeds and pests; prepares and treats soils for planting; trims and prunes trees and hedges; prepares athletic fields for contests; assists with the installation of fences and playground equipment; spades and cultivates flower beds; waters areas not covered by automatic sprinkler systems; may help set up facilities for special events; may help move furniture and equipment; drives vehicles and trucks; may perform incidental maintenance work or assist in the …