GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill current vacant positions. The eligibility list will also be used for substitutes to work on an on-call, as needed basis, and to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until the eligibility list is depleted. The current vacancy is 8 hours per day and the hours are 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The recruitment process will consist of a written examination and a structured interview.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of assigned administrators and the Coordinator-Grounds Maintenance, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; maintain grounds and other assigned areas to assure a safe, clean and attractive environment for students, staff and the public. Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system. Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass, hedges and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks, driveways and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles. Inspect playground and other school equipment and areas to assure safety and proper operating condition as required; identify and report safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; perform minor maintenance and repairs; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested. Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up and removing paper, trash and debris from grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas. Operate and maintain a variety of power-driven equipment such as mowers, tractors, edgers, dump trucks, skip loaders, backhoes, line markers, lifts and blowers; utilize standard gardening and maintenance hand tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work; check and replenish fuel. Perform a variety of duties involved in the preparation, lining, painting and marking of athletic fields and related areas in accordance with established specifications and requirements as assigned. Install, inspect, maintain and repair irrigation systems as assigned; adjust irrigation system clocks and settings as directed clean, adjust, repair and replace sprinkler heads; dig holes and trenches as needed. Move and arrange furniture and equipment as required; transport supplies and equipment for assigned projects and activities; set up and assemble chairs, tables and other furniture and equipment for special events and activities; clean up furniture, equipment and debris following these events. Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures as assigned. Clean storm drains and rain gutters as needed; install and maintain fences as assigned. Maintain routine records related to assigned activities as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding. Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds maintenance work. Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs. Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in ground maintenance. Basic methods and materials used in controlling weeds and other pests. Basic record-keeping techniques. Proper lifting techniques. Health and safety regulations.

ABILITY TO

Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas. Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas. Line, mark and paint athletic fields in preparation for practices, games and other sporting events. Maintain athletic areas in a safe condition. Apply specialized chemicals to control and eradicate weeds and other pests as assigned. Operate and maintain hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance. Maintain routine records related to work performed. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Observe health and safety regulations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid California driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of medical and drug screening and a background check that includes fingerprinting and criminal history check. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, as demonstrated in their application materials, will be required to successfully complete a competitive testing process to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, which may consist of a written examination, a training and experience evaluation, a performance evaluation, and/ or structured oral interviews. The candidates achieving the top three ranks of the appropriate eligibility list will be referred for a final selection interview. The Eligibility List resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no Eligibility List exists (Ed Code 45272). Carlsbad Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.