Mows and trims grass. Prepares ground for planting. Trims, waters, removes, and plants trees, flowers, and shrubs. Operates powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning shears. Removes dirt, rubbish, and refuse from grounds. Cleans groundskeeping tools, equipment, and supplies. Services, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on groundskeeping equipment. Drives trucks to pick up or haul materials, supplies, and dirt. Mixes, sprays, or spreads fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Inspects for pests and diseases and takes steps for their eradication. Facilitates the set-up of events on the grounds. Paint various locations and items on campus. Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time. Performs related work as assigned
GROUNDSKEEPER II: Performs complex (journey-level) grounds and building maintenance work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently than the previous levels, and they may routinely assist other staff in performing work of greater complexity. Employees at this level may:
¿ Repair and perform preventive maintenance work on fountains, planters, parking lots, driveways, roads, fences, and sidewalks.
¿ Inspect building exteriors and parking facilities for cleanliness, completion of requested work, and needed repairs.
¿ Conduct minor facility and equipment repairs and installations.
