What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Maintenance Worker I - Signing Bonus position at Hawthorne School District?
Job Summary
Hours : 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER I
DEFINITION
Under supervision, to perform general and varied grounds maintenance and gardening work; and to do other related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Mows, edges, trims, and prunes landscaped areas.
- Prepares and fertilizes soil, plants, lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges, flowers, and a variety of other plants.
- Hoes, weeds, and rakes lawns.
- Sweeps and picks up paper and other debris from walks and driveways.
- Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.
- Waters landscaped areas by hand or by operating a sprinkling system.
- May spray ground areas with insecticides and herbicides, and building areas to rid the building of insects and other pests.
- May assist in the moving and arranging of bleachers, furniture, and other equipment for special events.
- May assist in the preparation, lining, and marking of athletic event areas.
- May load a light truck with trimmings and trash, and drive to a trash disposal area.
- Hauls sand, dirt, sawdust, and other materials utilized in the improving of landscaped areas.
- May assist in a variety of unskilled work involved in the erecting and repairing of fences and playground fixtures.
- May assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkling and irrigation systems.
- Operates a variety of light grounds maintenance equipment, such as lawn mowers, edgers, lawn vacuums, and sweepers.
- Performs other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Safe working methods and procedures.
Ability to :
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be :
Experience :
One year of paid experience in grounds maintenance or gardening work.
Education :
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License Requirement :
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Condition of Employment :
Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.
Requirements / Qualifications
Comments and Other Information
Applications are available at the District Office or the website :
14120 S. Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
www.hawthornesd.org
