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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Apple Valley, CA
Salary: $12.87/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

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Under direction of the Maintenance and Operations
Supervisor, perform general grounds keeping duties
and gardening work around schools and District
facilities assist other grounds personnel as
required perform related grounds keeping duties
as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plant, fertilize, water, trim and prune shrubs,
trees and flowers prepare ground for planting.
E1
Operate and service a variety of grounds
maintenance tools and machinery including but not
limited to power mowers or a gang mower, blowers
and edgers. E1
Operate and service a variety of heavy equipment
including but not limited to backhoes, skip
loaders and forklifts. E1
Mow, rake, edge, weed, plant, fertilize and water
lawns, athletic fields and related District
grounds areas. E2
Sweep and blow debris from walks and driveways
gather and remove trash from grounds. E3
Move trees, shrubs or flowers. E3
Operate District vehicle in traveling to and from
assignments. E3
Buy supplies and maintain work records. E3
Operate and drive vehicle in support of essential
duties observe legal and defensive driving
practices. E3
Assure safety of children while performing duties
at District school sites.
Maintain equipment, tools and machinery in a safe,
clean and orderly manner.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience  Graduation from High
School or equivalent.  One 1 year full-time
experience working in the gardening, grounds
maintenance or landscaping field.
Knowledge of  Methods, supplies and tools used in
planting, cultivating and caring for flowers,
trees, shrubs and lawns. Operation and maintenance
of hand and power tools and equipment used in
grounds keeping work. Safety rules and procedures.
Ability to    Perform general gardening and
grounds keeping work.  Operate a variety of
equipment including a truck and backhoe.  Use
various gardening and grounds maintenance tools,
supplies and power equipment safely and
efficiently.  Sit and drive in a vehicle.  Work
cooperatively with others.  Follow oral and
written instructions.  Maintain equipment, tools
and machinery in a safe, clean and orderly manner.
Licenses and Other Requirements A certificate
stating freedom from tuberculosis.  A valid
California Drivers License with a current DMV
printout.  Valid First Aid Certification.  Valid
CPR Certification preferred.  Heavy  Equipment
Operators License within six 6 months of
employment.  Forklift Operators License within six
6 months of employment.  Certified Pesticide
Applicators certificate within six 6 months of
employment.
Pre-Employment Requirements a Candidates
selected for appointment are required to be
fingerprinted at the employees expense, and must
receive Department of Justice clearance before
beginning work.  The current processing fee
charged by the Department of Justice for
fingerprint processing is $65.  Employees must be
physically and mentally able to perform the
essential duties of the position without hazard to
themselves or others.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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1 year High School/GED