Job Description: Senior Gardener II

Salary

Classified salary schedule, range 32. This position is covered by employee selected insurance plan. Benefits include holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Definition

Under the direction of the principal or vice principal, perform semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance duties in the beautification of grounds at an assigned high school; prepare athletic fields for physical education or sporting events as assigned; train, schedule and provide work direction to assigned staff.

Examples of Duties

Perform a variety of semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance duties in the beautification of assigned high school site's grounds and landscaped areas; prepare, measure, mark, line and maintain athletic fields for physical education and other sporting events according to established procedures and specifications; install temporary fencing; trim and mow lawns, athletic fields and other grounds; utilize a power edger to edge around walks, shrub beds and athletic equipment; renovate, aerate and cultivate lawns; operate a variety of equipment, such as mowers, rotor-tiller, sod cutter and related hand and power tools; perform varied duties in the transplantation, planting, fertilizing, pruning and trimming trees, hedges and shrubs; weed, rake and water grounds; apply fertilizers and weed control methods to eradicate weeds and other pests according to established procedures; operate hedge trimmer, hand and power tools; make routine adjustments and minor repairs to equipment; train, schedule and provide work direction to assigned staff for special events and routine maintenance; utilize back pack blower to remove leaves and debris; spray and remove weeds; rake leaves and remove trash; sweep walkways; assist in moving and arranging bleachers, furniture and equipment and perform minor custodial work for special events. Assist in the maintenance and removal of athletic or equipment; perform minor sprinkler repair. Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and three years general grounds keeping experience in gardening or grounds maintenance.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping and athletic field maintenance; grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding; methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds keeping work; health and safety regulations.
Ability to: Perform semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding; perform routine and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties; prepare and maintain athletic fields; use a variety of vehicles, tools and machines utilized in the basic trade; operate power equipment safety and efficiently; mow, edge, water, weed, fertilize, rake and cultivate lawns, flower beds, athletic fields and other landscaped areas; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Licenses and Other Requirements

Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record to qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier.

Physical Abilities: Lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects; seeing to perform gardening and grounds work; heavy physical labor; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds vehicles, equipment and tools; bending at the waist; walking and standing for extended periods of time.