Grounds Maintenance Worker- Main (Part-Time)

Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in maintaining grounds, cleaning, custodial, and delivery duties. This position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Responsible for cutting/edging grass, trimming trees and shrubs, and maintaining grounds; cleans and maintains exterior landscaping, sidewalks and parking areas of Library facilities; installs, maintains and repairs sprinklers and irrigation systems including pipes, valves and sprinkler heads to allow for proper watering of grounds and landscape plants; installs, maintains and repairs irrigation controls, timers, pump controls, flood-irrigation valves; operates powered equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, sod cutters, chain-saws, and brush trimmers; applies pesticides for weed control and pest control (State-issued applicator license required); identifies and reports repair needs to Supervisor; makes minor repairs when appropriate; cleans and empties exterior trash bins; may sort and deliver supplies and materials; may assist custodial staff as needed; may paint and repair items as needed; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and sanitizing buildings and grounds, and related custodial operations; occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Skill in: Maintaining safety standards; operating equipment and/or systems; following written and verbal instructions.

Ability to: Work in varying extreme weather conditions; lift, push, pull or carry objects; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; stand and bend (30%); walk and stoop (20%); perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Generally, the job requires 30% bending, 20% walking, 20% stooping, and 30% standing. The job is performed under varying extreme weather conditions.