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Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs work at the full
performance level by being responsible for the appearance,
repair, and general care of the grounds of a state facility.
Plants grass, flowers, shrubs, trees; mows grass and trims
shrubbery. Performs necessary preventive measures for insect and
vermin control and against other damaging effects. Assists in
the selection of supplies and equipment. Has some latitude to
vary methods and procedures, within prescribed guidelines. May
perform additional routine maintenance work and/or assign work to
other staff or residents. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Assigns work details to employees, patients, or inmates.
Supervises and participates in grounds maintenance, including
trimming trees, cutting grass, and cultivating plants and
shrubs.
Makes improvements to walks, lanes, sheds, and benches,
including painting and minor repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance pertaining to grounds area.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of groundskeeping and simple horticulture practices.
Knowledge of care of flowers, trees and shrubs common to
grounds work; of methods of cultivating, pruning, spraying,
trimming, and sodding.
Knowledge of the materials and tools used in such work, and of
ordinary plant diseases and pest control.
Ability to maintain and make ordinary repairs to machinery and
equipment.
Ability to make improvements and minor repairs to walks,
lanes, parking lots, sheds, and benches.
Ability to plan, lay out, and supervise the work of patients,
inmates, or employees.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Must be able to pass a written test at the eighth
grade level.
Experience:
Six months of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in groundskeeping work.
Established: 8/20/92
Revised: 10/18/99
Effective:
10/18/99