GROUNDSKEEPER I

DEFINITION

This is entry-level semi-skilled work in general groundskeeping activities.

This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this classification.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Participates in the care and maintenance of grounds and the improvement of landscapes by planting trees, grass, flowers, and shrubs.

Removes dirt, rubbish, snow, ice, leaves, and other refuse; maintains walkways, parking areas, sheds, and benches.

Participates in filling, surfacing, hauling, and fertilizing operations.

Prepares reports and maintains records of time worked, materials used, and equipment maintenance.

Mows and trims lawns; trims hedges with hand and power equipment; weeds flower beds; removes hazardous tree limbs.

Repairs and maintains tools and equipment utilized.

Waters lawns, trees, and shrubs using hoses or sprinkler system.

Sprays lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer and insecticide; applies soil supplements to improve soil.

Receives general administrative guidance with additional direction provided on new or difficult assignments; work is reviewed through inspection of completed assignments.

Performs other related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

Intermediate knowledge of groundskeeping and horticultural practices.

Intermediate knowledge of the care of flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Intermediate knowledge of soil preparation, plant diseases, and destructive insects.

Introductory knowledge of landscaping.

Ability to maintain and make routine repairs to machinery, equipment, and small structures.

Ability to keep simple records.

Ability to do heavy physical work and to work outdoors for long periods of time.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

(The following requirements will determine merit system eligibility, experience and education ratings, and may be used to evaluate applicants for Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System positions not requiring selection from merit registers. When practical and possible, the Division of Personnel will accept substitution of experience and education on a year-for-year basis.)

One or more years of experience in groundskeeping work; and completion of the eighth grade.

(Minor Revision 5/17/06)