What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds & Landscape Specialist (5863) SY 25/26 position at Facility Services?
The job of Grounds & Landscape Specialist is done for the purpose of maintaining attractive grounds area/s and athletic fields; maintaining and repairing irrigation systems; ensuring the availability of required equipment; protecing against erosion; maintaining grounds for assemblies, recreational activities and/or athletic events; and ensuring assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Cleans landscaped areas and related items, e.g., storm drains, walkways, fence lines, exterior trash cans, etc.
- Maintains groundskeeping equipment
- Maintains landscaping and athletic fields, e.g., mow/trim lawns, rakes leaves, picks up trash, prunes, trims trees/hedges, measures, stripes athletic fields, etc.
- Plants various landscaping materials, e.g., shrubbery, flowers, lawns, trees, hedges, etc.
- Prepares grounds and athletic fields, e.g., fertilizes soil, courtyards, flowerbeds, striping track lines, etc.
- Prepares reports
- Procures materials, supplies and equipment
- Repairs irrigation systems and components, e.g., sprinkler heads, timers, pipes, etc.
- Transports various items, e.g., sand, dirt, equipment, supplies, fertilizer, etc.
- Assists other personnel, as may be required
Requirements:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Valid Driver's License & Evidence of Insurability
- Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English
Salary : $17
