Groundskeeper - Maintenance

California Department of Education • Yuba City, CA

361d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Groundskeeper is responsible for performing grounds keeping and gardening work to maintain and beautify District property. This role includes a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of landscaped areas, including planting, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, trees, and turf areas. The Groundskeeper will also apply fertilizers and pesticides, operate various hand and motorized gardening equipment, and perform minor repairs and maintenance on assigned equipment. Additionally, the position may involve supervising student assistants, receiving work orders, scheduling tasks, and preparing athletic areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in gardening, nursery work, or grounds maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in the operation of light duty equipment.
• Basic knowledge of procedures, methods, and techniques of grounds and landscape maintenance.
• Understanding of proper application procedures for fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides.
• Basic knowledge of routine operation, maintenance, and repair of sprinkler irrigation systems.
• Sufficient communication skills to interact with co-workers, school staff, administration, and students.

Responsibilities

• Maintains landscaped areas by planting, pruning, and caring for plants, shrubs, trees, and turf areas.
• Applies fertilizers and pesticides as needed.
• Operates a variety of hand and motorized gardening/grounds equipment.
• Checks and maintains assigned equipment, including minor repairs and servicing.
• Picks up supplies as required.
• Supervises student assistants as assigned.
• Receives work orders and schedules time, material, and equipment for gardening/grounds maintenance tasks.
• Repairs and installs fences, signs, posts, and outdoor play equipment.
• Prepares and marks athletic areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees