Grounds Landscaping Worker I

JOB SUMMARY

 Under supervision, performs work in maintaining a variety of general landscaping areas and performs maintenance on various landscaping equipment.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:  High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) month’s work experience in cleaning and grounds-keeping or similarly related work experience that allows for the skills and knowledge to perform the job.

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Skilled in:  Operating small hand tools; performing a variety of routine ground-keeping functions; completing assigned work in a timely and efficient manner; safely operating tools and equipment; safely handling fertilizers and chemicals. Maintenance of equipment.

Knowledge of:  Basic math; safe work practices; basic cleaning and grounds-keeping techniques. Handling and storage of pesticides and herbicides.

Ability to: Read and write; follow verbal and written instructions; operate and care for hand tools and equipment; observe safety requirements and safe work practices; perform work involving regular physical activity; establish and maintain cooperative work relationships; arrive to work in a timely manner; attend required training; work varying shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Licenses or Certifications Required