What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Keeper position at Maintenance?
Nature of Work
An employee in this class uses simple tools to maintain grounds, including planting, cultivating, pruning, and cutting plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. Assignments are generally routine and repetitive. Detailed instructions are given, and problems are referred to a supervisor. Work performance is inspected and evaluated based on the appearance of the grounds, and errors are quickly identified. The employee receives direct supervision.
Illustrative Examples of Work
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Cuts lawns.
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Trims and edges grass.
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Prunes shrubs and trees to shape them and improve growth.
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Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs.
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Rakes and composts or disposes of leaves.
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Cleans grounds and removes litter.
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Shovels snow from walkways and driveways.
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Spreads salt and sand on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
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Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
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Waters lawns, shrubs, and flowers.
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Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
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Sharpens tools such as cutters, edgers, and shears.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Some knowledge of grounds maintenance.
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Some knowledge of planting, cultivating, pruning, and trimming flowers, shrubs, and trees.
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Ability to use and sharpen garden tools.
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Ability to follow simple oral or written instructions.
Suggested Training and Experience
Some experience in the care and maintenance of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs is preferred.
This specification is designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions within this class. It is not intended to contain all the duties and qualifications required for a specific position. Consequently, it should not be considered a job description or an identification of essential functions as required by the ADA.
