Gardener at River Delta Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

GARDENER Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION To perform a variety of functions in the maintenance and beautification of grounds and other landscaped areas; perform minor building maintenance functions; and to perform a variety of related tasks as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general supervision from the Lead Maintenance technician and the Maintenance and Operations Director. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: 1. Conduct site inspections; identify areas that need maintaining; prepare work orders for repairs; perform grounds maintenance and related work. Identify safety trip hazards. 2. Perform a variety of functions in the maintenance of grounds, including the planting of trees, shrubs, grass, flowers and other decorative plants and the watering, fertilizing, weeding and care of landscaped areas. 3. Mow and maintain lawns; detail and edge lawns; trim shrubs and trees; sweep and clean sidewalks. 4. Maintain athletic field; line fields, shovel, sand, gravel and cushioning materials into boxes. 5. Install, inspect, maintain, and repair irrigation systems; set and adjust time clocks; repair and clean sprinkler heads; repair water and main lines. 6. Use and operate a variety of hand and power tools in performing assigned maintenance functions (such as power mower, riding mowers, chainsaws, chipper, string trimmer, backpack blower, and edger; pruning shears, shovels, channel locks, hand and electric pumps, hand and electric saws, trenchers, wire cutters) and other related equipment/tools. 7. Operate motor vehicles including light trucks and tractors plus towing trailers. Complete vehicle safety checkl

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