Groundskeeper

Job Summary

Please note:

All applications must be submitted online. If you would like application assistance our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Our office is located at 4400 Ladoga Ave., Lakewood, CA 90713.

Applications for this job posting may be considered for substitute work and to fill future vacancies as needed. Positions in this classification are usually 12-month positions and 100% FTE (8 hours per day).

Under immediate supervision, perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; perform related duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Plant, cultivate, prune, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways; pick up and dispose of cuttings, branches, leaves and other debris following assigned tasks.E

• Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare soil for fertilization utilizing a hoe, rototiller or other tools; fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system. E

• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as walk-behind mowers, edgers, blowers, walk behind aerators, chain saws, vacuums and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools; drive a District truck to conduct work. E

• Apply pest control mechanical methods such as hoeing and weeding. E

• Operate sprinkler systems; manually engage or set automatic time clocks; make minor repairs and assure proper operation of irrigation systems; inspect and clean drains and gutters to assure proper drainage. E

• Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform routine maintenance on equipment such as sharpening blades, lubricating equipment and replacing parts as needed. E

• Perform a variety of duties related to the preparation, lining, burning, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas; clean, sweep, drag and maintain artificial turf areas; operate related equipment. E

• Assist in the moving and arranging of bleachers, furniture and a variety of other equipment for special events; pick up and deliver supplies, furniture and equipment as assigned by the position. E

• Communicate with District personnel to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to grounds maintenance activities.E

• Maintain routine records related to work orders and grounds maintenance activities.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification. This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.

Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and groundskeeping work.

Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs.

Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in groundskeeping such as walk behind mowers, edgers, blowers, vacuums and standard gardening hand tools.

Methods and materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds.

Basic record-keeping techniques.

Oral and written communication skills.

Health and safety regulations as established by the State Education Code and District.

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.

Maintain athletic areas in a safe condition.

Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in groundskeeping such as walk behind mowers, edgers, blowers, vacuums and standard gardening hand tools.

Perform routine maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Maintain routine records.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Work cooperatively with others.

Observe health and safety regulations as established by the State Education Code and District.

Training:

Completion of the eighth grade.

Experience:

Six months of paid residential or commercial gardening or landscaping work.

Any other combination of training and/or experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Special Requirements

Valid California Class C driver's license.

Applicants for this classification will be required to obtain and submit, at his/her own expense, his/her current motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment. The record must meet and be maintained at the District's safe driving standard. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification and/or rejection of the applicant regardless of any other standing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Outdoor work environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, chemicals, herbicides and gases. Driving a District truck to conduct work. Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment. Bending at the waist, kneeling, stooping or crouching.

Walking or standing for extended periods of time. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects (39 pounds or more) as assigned by position.

Heavy physical labor. Seeing to perform grounds work. Digging.

The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, religion, race or ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer:

Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, srockenbach@lbschools.net and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, kdalton@lbschools.net.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following: a "paper screening" of the applicant's training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.