Grounds Gardener

Job Description:

Grounds Gardener

Description

SHIFT HOURS WILL BE: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under assigned supervisor, and/or lead perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Mow, edge, trim, and water lawns, fields and other turf grounds; prepare and fertilize soil; water various grounds areas by hand or by operating the irrigation system

• Plant, cultivate, prune, spray, fertilize and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; hoe and pull weeds and rake leaves; edge walkways; sweep litter from walks and driveways

• Perform general grounds cleanup, including picking up paper, trash and debris on grounds areas, parking lots, playgrounds, athletic fields and other assigned areas; empty waste receptacles

• Operate a variety of power-driven equipment such as tractors, mowers, edgers, blowers, power pressure sprayers and other equipment used in grounds maintenance work; utilize standard gardening hand tools

• Perform a variety of duties related to the preparation, lining, burning, marking and dragging of athletic fields and related areas as assigned

• Apply pest control methods to eradicate weeds, insects, rodents and other pests according to established procedures as assigned

• Inspect school grounds, play equipment and other assigned areas; identify, resolve and report safety issues and hazards to appropriate personnel; respond to emergency grounds maintenance needs as requested; identify and report vandalism and maintenance and repair needs

• Maintain grounds maintenance equipment in safe operating condition; perform minor maintenance on equipment such as changing blades, greasing and changing oil

• Maintain routine records related to assigned activities

• Move and arrange outdoor and/or landscape furniture and equipment to perform gardening duties

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding

Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds-keeping work

Cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs

Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds-keeping

Basic record-keeping techniques

Health and safety regulations

ABILITY TO:

Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas

Mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flowerbeds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas

Operate hand and power tools and other equipment used in grounds maintenance

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Maintain routine records

Observe health and safety regulations

Work cooperatively with others

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above and one year of experience in gardening and grounds maintenance work

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoor work environment

Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions

Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment

Walking or standing for extended periods of time

Seeing to perform gardening and grounds work

Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally and with assistance up to 100 pounds sitting to operate tractors, mowers and other machines

Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally

Heavy physical labor

HAZARDS:

Working around and with machinery with moving parts

Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement

Exposure to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions

Exposure to chemical, fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Assessments may consist of a written, oral and/or performance examinations.

FIRST EXAMINATION: 50%

SECOND EXAMINATION: 50%

Qualified candidates will be notified of the minimum passing points for each examination part. Qualified Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the Examinations.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Berkeley Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Berkeley Unified School District. The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy."

If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Berkeley Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator at (510) 486-9338.

Closing Date/Time: Thu, 17 Apr 2025

Salary:

4208.63 - 5127.02 Monthly