Groundskeeper

JOB GOAL

To provide a safe and attractive natural environment in which students may learn.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

__? Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.? This list is

ILLUSTRATIVE

ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintains and cares for school grounds. Prepares seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer or chemicals if needed. Plants seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce attractive appearance. Prunes trees and trims hedges to promote growth and improve appearance. Mows lawn with hand or power mower. Connects sprinkling equipment and waters lawn and flower beds. Inspects flowers, shrubs and trees for evidence of insects, fungi and other pests and sprays or dusts chemicals on infected areas. Adjusts and repairs such equipment as lawn mowers, sprinklers and hedge shears. Collects and disposes of leaves and refuse. Installs, performs minor repairs on and regularly inspects playground equipment, fences and gates and reports problems promptly. Irrigates playgrounds as directed by the Facilities Maintenance Director. Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to lift average to heavy weights, bend, stoop, reach and climb. Ability to write, read and follow oral and written directions. Valid Arizona Driver's License required.

REPORTS TO

Facilities Maintenance Director

R13098 8

hours - 258 days per year Range 11