What are the responsibilities and job description for the GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECH position at Nassau County Board of County Commissioners?
JOB
Performs manual work in lawn maintenance service activities. Work is characterized by substantial volume of laboring tasks requiring skills or special knowledge acquired through training or prior work experience. Assignments frequently include the operation of complex motorized equipment or the use of specialized machines and hand or power tools. Work is routine and repetitive, under general supervision in accordance with specific instructions, and with defined procedures and schedules. Work is reviewed, while in progress and upon completion, for adherence to instructions and conformance with established standards. Works under routine supervision. Works a forty (40) hour week. May require overtime.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, grass cutting, pruning, planting, irrigation, fertilization, and trimming of trees and shrubbery.Operates manual and power tools such as non-propelled and self-propelled mowers, blowers, weedeaters, edgers, hedge trimmers, chain saw, etc.Performs servicing of two- and four-cycle engines (i.e. oil and filter changes, lubrication of equipment, replacing or repairing broken equipment, etc.) and lawn mowing, trimming, and edging equipment.Picks up trash, debris, and brush; loads debris onto trucks.Performs work in the construction or repair of sidewalks by making forms and mixing and pouring cement.Performs routine duties necessary to assure safety of employees and general public.Performs related work as required. Required to complete all written documentation related to job functions. (These Major job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment utilized in the area of assignment.Skill in the safe use and care of the tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees.Giving and receiving information relating to building maintenance and repair needs.Understands and adheres to County policies regarding workplace safety. Use and/or wear any safety equipment or apparel deemed necessary for the task at hand. Reports unsafe conditions to your supervisor.Essential Physical SkillsStooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: On ladders, on steps or on the ground for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, at times for long distances.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting over 50 pounds.Grasping: Picking, pinching, and/or manipulating small objects in confined spaces.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in a field environment with exposure to heat, dirt, dust, grime, fumes, cold and wet adverse climatic conditions. Noise or vibration from machinery.Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws. The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.
Performs manual work in lawn maintenance service activities. Work is characterized by substantial volume of laboring tasks requiring skills or special knowledge acquired through training or prior work experience. Assignments frequently include the operation of complex motorized equipment or the use of specialized machines and hand or power tools. Work is routine and repetitive, under general supervision in accordance with specific instructions, and with defined procedures and schedules. Work is reviewed, while in progress and upon completion, for adherence to instructions and conformance with established standards. Works under routine supervision. Works a forty (40) hour week. May require overtime.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Performs grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, grass cutting, pruning, planting, irrigation, fertilization, and trimming of trees and shrubbery.Operates manual and power tools such as non-propelled and self-propelled mowers, blowers, weedeaters, edgers, hedge trimmers, chain saw, etc.Performs servicing of two- and four-cycle engines (i.e. oil and filter changes, lubrication of equipment, replacing or repairing broken equipment, etc.) and lawn mowing, trimming, and edging equipment.Picks up trash, debris, and brush; loads debris onto trucks.Performs work in the construction or repair of sidewalks by making forms and mixing and pouring cement.Performs routine duties necessary to assure safety of employees and general public.Performs related work as required. Required to complete all written documentation related to job functions. (These Major job duties are not a complete statement of all duties required of the job. Employees will be required to perform such other related job duties as may be assigned or required.)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and equipment utilized in the area of assignment.Skill in the safe use and care of the tools, equipment, and materials employed in the work.Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees.Giving and receiving information relating to building maintenance and repair needs.Understands and adheres to County policies regarding workplace safety. Use and/or wear any safety equipment or apparel deemed necessary for the task at hand. Reports unsafe conditions to your supervisor.Essential Physical SkillsStooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: On ladders, on steps or on the ground for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, at times for long distances.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting over 50 pounds.Grasping: Picking, pinching, and/or manipulating small objects in confined spaces.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in a field environment with exposure to heat, dirt, dust, grime, fumes, cold and wet adverse climatic conditions. Noise or vibration from machinery.Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will continue to be received until the listed closing date or the position is filled, whichever is earliest. Submission of an application does not guarantee the applicant an interview. Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. Nassau County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. Nassau County values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and that the County supports the hiring of returning service members, military spouses, and their family members as such this position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference in accordance with applicable laws. The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, environmental conditions, or qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This position may be required to work in a safety sensitive capacity at any time based on emergency declaration or other operational need. Nassau County reserves the right to edit or re-write this job description at any time.
