What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper/Utility Maintenance position at Tehachapi Unified School District?
Tehachapi Unified School District has one vacancy for an 8 hour, 12 month Groundskeeper / Utility Maintenance Worker in Maintenance and Operations.
Tentative Start Times: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Summer Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Work times may vary and are subject to change based upon the needs of the District
Benefits Available
TEHACHAPI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
TITLE: Groundskeeper/Utility Maintenance and Operations
CERTIFICATED/CLASSIFIED: Classified
REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance and Operations
DESCRIPTION (DEFINITION & DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Performs routine grounds maintenance and gardening work at a school site; assists in a variety of construction projects; utility maintenance work as assigned.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (EXAMPLES OF DUTIES):
- Prepare ground; plant; replant' fertilize; water; trip and prune shrubs, trees, flowers and lawns; rake; mow; weed; edge sidewalk areas; power blow sidewalks, tennis courts, and other areas after mowing.
- Mix, apply/spray herbicides, pesticides in accordance with state law.
- Operate chainsaw, cut fallen trees and limbs.
- Line athletic fields and track; reseed and restore playing fields after sports events and activities; pick up trash/broken glass/debris.
- Sprinkler repair such as replacing sprinkler head and broken water lines.
- Operate machinery pertaining to utility/grounds work such as mowers, fork-lift, edger, hand power tools.
- Clean, grease, and adjust equipment as needed.
- Assist Skilled Maintenance staff with repairs and projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS):
Knowledge of:
- Principles, procedures, methods, materials, and equipment used in caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, and lawns.
- Utility maintenance tasks and responsibilities.
- Sprinkler system installation and repair.
Ability to:
- Obtain certificate/license for herbicide application.
- Maintain a California Driver License with a driving record that indicates a safe responsible driving history.
- Incorporated within one or more of the previously mentioned performance responsibilities, which are essential functions of this job description, are the following essential physical requirements:
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to see for the purpose of reading operational manuals/schematics
- Ability to hear and communicate speech at normal levels.
- Ability to bend/twist/stoop/kneel/crawl/push/pull/climb.
- Ability to lift and carry 75 pounds.
- Ability to do repetitive lifting of 50 pounds.
- Ability to push a dolly with 200-300 pounds.
- Ability to use all gardening tools such as shovels, picks, hoes, weed whacker, blower, mower.
- Free from debilitating allergic reactions to pollens, sprays, paint fumes, etc.
Training and Experience:
- Paid experience in grounds
- Passage of pre-employment physical assessment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (Work Year): Twelve months
BARGAINING UNIT: Classified SALARY SCHEDULE: M
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.23 - $25.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
Ability to Relocate:
- Tehachapi, CA 93561: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $25
