Groundskeeper-Substitute

Job Summary

Under the direction of Lead Groundskeeper, cares for Travis Unified School District Grounds area and associated equipment; performs other related tasks.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

10 years of education but additional credit for experience and/or special education background in grounds maintenance and a California valid driver’s license.

REPORTS TO: Lead Groundskeeper

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Moderate

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to assigned work orders.
• Cares for various ground cover including fields, lawns and pavement.
- Mows, weeds, trims, edges, irrigates, seeds, waters and disperses chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer
- Repairs paved surfaces
• Care for various trees, shrubs and bushes and immediate surrounding areas.
• Assists in the preparation of athletic fields and the installation, removal and repair of playground and athletic equipment.
• Assists in the repair of irrigation systems.
• Polices lawns, pavements and various other outside areas.
- Sweeps, vacuums, rakes, shovels and otherwise picks up in connection with assigned work.
• Operates various related equipment and tools in the performance of related work.
• Provides manual labor assistance as required in the District.
• Assures proper levels of safety are maintained in the use of chemicals and equipment and in the performance of work.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION

Equipment:
Mowers, tractors, forklift, rakes, seeders, backhoe, back pack sprayer, hoes and other tools used in ground maintenance and repair

Special Materials:
Fertilizers, weeders, PVC piping and fixtures, pesticides, herbicides and other chemicals

Surroundings:
Work under typical job surroundings with some attention required to student discipline. Stands or walks – 90%. Temperature 35° - 100°F.

Hazards:
Some potential of hazard from tools, equipment and chemicals and lifting of some weight and bulk (60 lbs.)

COMMENTS

Comments and Other Information

Travis Unified School District is committed to providing our students with a quality educational experience. As part of this experience, we strive to hire staff who reflect the students in our community and bring diverse ethnic, cultural and professional experiences to our students. We are seeking individuals who are committed and dedicated to learning their craft, value and appreciate our community’s diversity, want to make a difference in education and have a passion for personal and professional growth.