Groundskeeper I - Facilities Management

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Working under the general supervision of the Facilities Manager and Groundskeeper II to perform a variety of manual labor activities maintaining and caring for the grounds of County properties.

• Assigns and monitors crew’s duties. May supervise probationers during weekdays if probationers are available for work.
• Performs routine ground and sprinkler maintenance in addition to preventive maintenance and minor repair of all groundskeeping equipment.
• Performs maintenance and caretaker work in cleaning grounds, emptying trash, mowing grass, edging, weeding, and maintaining flowers and shrubs.
• Operates mowers and light equipment in performing routine duties.
• Always uses safety gear.
• Lift and carries heavy objects and/or equipment as needed.

Education:

High school graduate or GED and five years of related working experience with two years of working experience in the operation of commercial lawn equipment.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Class E Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of practices and procedures used in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of small tools and equipment used and ability to make small repairs.
• Knowledge of general landscaping.
• Knowledge in the installation and repair of irrigation systems.
• Ability to assign duties to probationer work crews and to supervise the probationer work crews.
• Physical ability to handle, lift, and/or carry heavy objects and equipment as required by the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate small tools and equipment as used in carrying out the duties of the position.
• Skill in the application of pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals used in pest/disease control.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed outside under various types of weather conditions.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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