Grounds Landscaper II Position Available In Orange, Florida

Grounds Landscaper

II OCPS – 3.9

Orlando, FL Job Details Full-time $16.65 – $17.48 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Hoisting License Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver’s License 1 year Landscaping Pesticide Applicator’s License Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description If interested in applying for this position please visit the Orange County Public School website at: www.ocps.net then visit the Jobs & Careers section.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform semi-skilled mowing and landscaping work related to the care and upkeep of school district property. Employees in this classification function with some latitude in independent judgment concerning methods and priority of tasks, function independently within scope of abilities, or participate in projects as part of a work crew. Work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, grounds maintenance, and tree trimming. Work objectives are to maintain cleanliness, order, and environmentally safe conditions of school district property. Essential functions as outlined herein are performed according to assigned area. Performs related work as directed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous and empathetic manner representing OCPS in a positive light. Functions independently, or as part of a work crew engaged in school district property maintenance projects and tasks. Performs grounds maintenance activities, i.e., cutting, mowing, weed-eating, edging, blowing, planting foliage and mulching. Performs shrubbery and tree maintenance activities, i.e., pruning limbs, shaping hedges, cutting branches. Maintains materials and supplies usage records for district inventory and property accounting purposes. Operates various electric, gas and manually powered tools and equipment, i.e., saws, sprayers, air compressors, mowers, blowers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers. Operates OCPS Grounds’ vehicles with a trailer. Assists with various facilities and trades maintenance and repair tasks within scope of abilities. Ensures cleanliness, order, and environmentally safe conditions of district property; addresses safety concerns in a time efficient manner; reports real or potential maintenance/repair needs. Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, and materials utilized; ensures adherence to principles and practices of safe use and operation of equipment, tools, and materials. Performs clean up and work site restoration activities, i.e., disposing waste and debris. Responds to and takes appropriate actions in the event of emergency or critical incidents to resolve, confine or otherwise prevent potentially injurious or hazardous conditions. Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position. Responsible for timely and accurate information they maintain as part of their job responsibilities. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members. Performs related duties as directed.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by one (1) year previous experience in landscaping work, demonstrating ability to fulfill the physical and dexterity requirements of the work, as applicable to the assigned maintenance area (i.e., grounds maintenance, ,mowing, and tree trimming); or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. If your job assignment requires you to drive an OCPS vehicle, you must obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and your job will fall under the OTETA requirements. Effective August 24, 2009, all new hires to this position must successfully complete the Industrial Physical Capability Screening (IPCS); previous incumbents holding this position without a break in service are not required to have this screening.

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Full-time Pay:

$16.65 – $17.48 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

Work Location:

Multiple locations