Maintenance Worker - Grounds

Job Description / Essential Elements

ALTA LOMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

DEFINITION Under general supervision, to skillfully operate a variety of light and heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment; to perform complex grounds maintenance and gardening functions and activities; and to do other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operate a variety of power grounds equipment, including large gang mowers, tractors, back hoe equipment, man lift boom, trencher, and sweepers.
• Perform a variety of specialized functions using a variety of tractor attachments.
• Drive a truck with a trailer attachment in transporting heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment from work site to work site.
• Service grounds maintenance equipment and make minor adjustments and repairs, and perform a variety of preventative maintenance functions.
• Mow large fields and sweep large areas of asphalt and concrete.
• Dig trenches for new gas lines, water mains, and electrical lines, and back fill the trenches as the various lines are laid.
• Fill, level, smooth, and prepare areas for sidewalks, approaches, slabs, and prepare landscaped areas for the planting of lawns and a variety of plants, shrubs, and trees.
• Install and maintain sprinkler and irrigation systems, including the establishment of irrigation schedules.
• May spray for weeds and insect control.
• Move furniture and equipment, and perform other routine grounds maintenance functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operation, use, and maintenance of light and heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment; Methods, procedures, materials, and tools commonly utilized in grounds maintenance and gardening work; Sprinkler and irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair; Planting, propagation, landscaping techniques and procedures; Safe working methods and procedures.

Ability to:

Skillfully and safely operate and maintain light and large grounds equipment and use a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening tools; Perform heavy manual work functions pertaining to grounds maintenance, equipment operation, and gardening work; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience:

Two years of experience in the operation of large grounds equipment, tractors, trucks, and large power mowers used in performing grounds maintenance and gardening work, and other specialized grounds maintenance functions.

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

License and Certificate Requirement Possession of a valid Class II California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Possession of a certificate authorizing service in weed and pest abatement.

Condition of Employment Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATINGS

The following analysis entails an evaluation of the “Physical Demands” factors of the job as it exists. This method provides a basis for permitting modification to fit the capabilities and needs of workers with disabilities.

Rating Symbol Key:

NP = Not Present – Does not exist O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly – 2/3 or more of the time

1. STRENGTH: A. Standing 30% Walking 60% Sitting 10%

B. Lifting F 50 lbs. Carrying F 50 lbs. Pushing F 50 lbs. Pulling O 50 lbs.

2. CLIMBING O

BALANCING O

3. STOOPING O

KNEELING O

CROUCHING NP

CRAWLING NP

4. REACHING F

HANDLING F

FINGERING O

FEELING O

5.TALKING: Ordinary F Other O

HEARING:

Conversations F Other Sounds O

6.SEEING Acuity, Near O Acuity, Far C Depth Perception O Accommodation O Color Vision NP Field of Vision NP

7.PHYSICAL DEMANDS RATING SUMMARY: Medium Work: 2 3 (4) (5) (6) (DOL Physical Demand Categories 1 to 6 are very significant to the customary performance of the job if contained in parentheses).

8.PHYSICAL DEMAND COMMENTS: Examples of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling are fertilizer bags, grass mover, edger, broom; reaching/handling are pruning, trash, tools, burlap; talking/hearing over lawn mower/tractor/chainsaw noise. Drives between sites.

SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS RATINGS

The following analysis represents an evaluation of the surroundings in which the job is performed. Environmental Conditions must by definition be specific and related to the job.

Key to Environmental Factors Rating:

NP = Not present in the job environment S = Seldom – Under 5% of work day O = Occasionally – Up to 1/3 of the time F = Frequently – From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time C = Constantly – 2/3 or more time

1. ENVIRONMENT: Inside 10% Outside 90%
2. EXTREME COLD S
3. EXTREME HEAT S
4. WET/HUMID S
5. NOISE 120 decibels

VIBRATION C

Comments regarding “Vibrations” = Driving tractors/mowers, trucks

6.HAZARDS: Mechanical C Explosives NP Electrical S Radiant Energy NP Burns S Other Hazard/s NP Comments regarding “Mechanical Hazards” = Chain saws, trimmers, lawn mowers

7.ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS: Fumes S Mists S Odors S Gases NP Dusts S Poor Ventilation NP Other Atmospheric Hazards NP

8.PROTECTIVE CLOTHING – DEVICES: Goggles, gloves, ear protection, back belt, dust mask

9.E. C. SUMMARY: Inside Work: 2 3 4 (5) (6) 7. Numbers encircled by () indicate significant involvement of factors enumerated and rated above. Requirements / Qualifications If selected, proof of High School graduation or equivalent; possession of CA Driver's License.

• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two preferred, dated within one year)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information APPLICANTS SHOULD BE AWARE THE DISTRICT MAY CLOSE THIS POSTING AT ANY TIME

KNOWLEDGE OF: Operation, use, and maintenance of light and heavy duty grounds maintenance equipment; methods, procedures, materials and tools commonly utilized in grounds maintenance and gardening work; sprinkler and irrigation system installation, maintenance and repair; planting, propagation, landscaping techniques and procedures, safe working methods and procedures.

ABILITY TO: Skillfully and safely operate and maintain light and large grounds equipment and use a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening tools; perform heavy manual work functions pertaining to grounds maintenance, equipment operation and gardening work; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

IF SELECTED THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED: Fingerprint verification at an approximate cost of $64 to the employee; Proof of TB clearance (within 4 years) at employee’s cost or a “Certificate of Completion” signed by a licensed health care provider for the Adult TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire; Certificate of Completion for the CA Mandated Reporter Training dated after July 1, 2026.