GROUNDSKEEPER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is routine manual work in maintaining grounds and equipment found in a recreation program or at an institution or facility. Work is performed under general supervision with assignments being outlined in detail and spot-checked by inspections. Although it is not a normal function of this position, supervision may be exercised over part time and/or temporary employees.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
1. Mows, rakes and cuts grass;
2. Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material;
3. Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment;
4. Levels, grades and removes stones;
5. Removes snow from walkways and other areas;
6. Spreads sand and salt;
7. Assists in miscellaneous activities such as moving heavy objects;
8. Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns;
9. Transplants seedlings and plants and cares for trees and shrubs, including clipping and pruning;
10. Performs general maintenance tasks in the preparation and care of baseball, football and soccer fields as well as fences, goals, stands and other related equipment;
11. Operates incinerator, removes garbage and delivers garbage to landfill;
12. Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance;
13. Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways;
14. Performs maintenance tasks on golf courses;
15. May make minor repairs to buildings;
16. Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks;
17. May perform minor tasks of a semiskilled nature such as carpentry, welding, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical maintenance;
18. Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities; willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; willingness to perform routine manual work; dependability; mechanical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment.
Class A License, Ability to repeatedly lift and carry 80 lb. objects, Ability to operate equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader and all types of mowing equipment, Ability to perform small engine repairs, Ability to do welding and burning on bleachers, tracks, etc., Carpentry skills sufficient to frame out for concrete work, jumping pits, etc., Masonry skills sufficient to repair walkways and Arithmetical and measuring skills sufficient to layout, mark and line athletic fields