Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II - Extra-Help Grounds Maintenance Worker I/II

Full Job Description

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and extra help vacancies. Extra help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra Help Rate is $18.22 - $20.09 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Waters, mows, weeds, trims, reseeds, and applies fertilizers to lawns and fields.
  
• Rakes leaves, cleans walks, fields and other facilities.
  
• Performs general grounds cleaning work and litter removal.
  
• Plants trees, flowers, and shrubs and performs ground-level tree and shrub pruning.
  
• Performs cleaning and maintenance work in park or airport facilities, buildings and other recreation areas.
  
• Performs or may assist with building maintenance tasks such as replacing broken toilets, plumbing, electrical systems and parts, painting, and repairs doors.
  
• May fuel vehicles and maintain mileage/fuel usage records.
  
• Operates power mowers, tractors, lawn edgers, and other manual tools and power equipment.
  
• May operate trucks, street sweepers, or equipment such as backhoes, trenchers, brush hog and gang mower. May also perform service or minor maintenance to equipment and/or vehicles.
  
• Repairs furniture and other equipment.
  
• Checks buildings, equipment and grounds to locate conditions indicting the need for repairs and maintenance.
  
• May repair and replace gates, fences, walls, and walks.
  
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
  
• Performs heavy manual labor, mixes and pours concrete, digs ditches and lays pipe.
  
• May apply fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and insecticides to fields, grass, trees and shrubs.
  
• May examine state of large trees in recreational areas for possible hazards.
  
• May climb trees using ropes, ladders, or hydraulic lifts for tree trimming purposes and removal.
  
• May be required to be responsible for a crew of volunteers, general relief, or summer youth workers.
  
• Depending upon assigned locations, may provide park visitors with information on facility use and park rules and regulations.
  
• Assists in identifying and reporting violations of park rules and regulations.
  
• May inspect playground equipment for safety defects.
  
• Maintain baseball fields and other recreational areas in proper conditions.
  
• May handle set up and take down of tables, chairs, and equipment for special events.

Requirements

Ground Maintenance Worker I

Experience:
One (1) year of experience in grounds keeping, building maintenance, or related work.

Ground Maintenance Worker II

Experience:
One (1) year of experience comparable to that of a Grounds Maintenance Worker I in Merced County.

Ground Maintenance Worker I/II

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

The incumbent may be required to obtain valid certification from the State of California for application of herbicides and pesticides.

Qualifications

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
  
• Respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Frequently lift and move with help objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
  
• Walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch on narrow, slippery or uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
  
• Operate tractors, street sweepers, mowers, weed-eaters, power tools, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
  
• Skillfully use hand and power tools required in grounds and maintenance activities.
  
• Exposure to dirt, fumes, chemicals, noise and indoor/outdoor heat and cold.
  
• Exposure to constant public contact
  
• Weekend, weeknight and holiday work, as required.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds, facilities, and maintenance work.
  
• Use and practice of tools and materials used in the groundskeeper, carpentry, painting, building, landscaping, grounds, and electrical trades.
  
• Safe equipment operation and work practices.
  
• Safety precautions related to handling pesticides.
  
• The use of pesticides in grounds keeping.
  
• First Aid practices.
  
• Basic mathematics.

Ability to:

• Learn County rules and regulations.
  
• Skillfully use hand and power tools required in general grounds and maintenance.
  
• Perform repair and maintenance duties and heavy manual labor.
  
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.