Grounds Worker II - Operations (Posted to create a candidate pool)

DEFINITION

: Performs manual, semi-skilled, and skilled labor in the maintenance and repair of school and office grounds, athletic fields, and related facilities. Operates trucks, trailers, and heavy construction equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.


EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Sets up and operates front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, and backhoes with implements. Operates pickup trucks, dump trucks, and rollbacks to pickup and deliver supplies and materials. Tows equipment to job sites. Cleans, adjusts and performs routine maintenance on assigned mechanical equipment.

Mows, trims and edges turf areas. Weeds, cultivates and mulches flower and shrubbery beds. Plants, transplants and prunes trees, shrubs and flowers. Grades, fertilizes, limes, aerates, seeds, overseeds, and waters.

Prepares athletic fields for sporting events. Lines athletic fields. Assists in the maintenance of ball diamond fields. Adds dirt and ...