RESIDENT GROUNDSKEEPER

This is semi-skilled grounds maintenance work at the full performance level. A position in this class performs a variety of light and heavy manual-laboring tasks in the care and maintenance of lawns, parks, and game preserve grounds, and landscaping around other facilities. Work includes the operation and routine maintenance of light power equipment and repairs to recreational and related facilities and equipment. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes in the incumbent's responsibility for the independent performance of tasks, although work assignments may be structured for crews of workers. A position in this class is differentiated from a groundskeeper position in the responsibility to provide routine liaison with park visitors and neighbors and to function as a representative of the County to the users of the facility. A position in this class may receive direction from a work leader, but reports directly to a supervisory position.TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)Establishes and maintains a routine work schedule for assigned park, taking appropriate actions necessary to maintain and sustain the physical facilities as well as the trees, shrubs and other vegetation. Coordinates the provision of all required material and supplies as well as the assistance of special maintenance crews with the Parks Bureau Manager. Operates hand power, riding and/or roto mowers to cut lawns and open areas, and trim grass around trees, fences, and structures; uses hand and light equipment by changing oil, lubricating and adjusting as necessary; maintains hand tools by cleaning, drying and storing properly. Mixes chemical, fertilizer and other solutions, according to established formulae; applies such solutions with spray rigs to grass, shrubs, trees and other plantings to prevent and/or control weeds, disease and pests or to stimulate growth; waters, fertilizes, cultivates and trims lawns, shrubs, flowers, trees, and other plantings. Cleans grounds, ponds, paths, playground equipment and walks; rakes leaves, picks up litter and keeps areas tidy and in good appearance; clears ditches and removes brush from trails and pathways. Maintains sprinkling system by replacing valves, caulking broken water pipelines, or clearing clogged areas. Performs simple repair work in recreation and similar structures such as unstopping sinks and basins or painting volleyball, basketball and shuffleboard courts; cleans and maintains facilities and equipment associated with assigned area, such as the fish hatchery; excavates and readies spaces for burial; removes snow, ice and other hazards. Performs other work as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Basic knowledge of methods, techniques, materials and equipment used in grounds maintenance work. Basic knowledge of power lawn-equipment operation and maintenance. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to learn to make minor maintenance repairs on tools, playground and related recreational equipment and facilities and sprinkling systems.Ability to work out-of-doors in differing climatic conditions for several hours at a time.ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Ability to read directions and safety requirements on fertilizers, pesticides and similar chemicals, and hand and power equipment. Six to twelve months experience in grounds maintenance work. Or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.Spec estb 1/1/98