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Groundskeeper and Grounds Equipment Operator
UCI Series Concepts
Class Specifications - G.15
Senior Grounds Supervisor - 8130
Grounds Supervisor - 8131
Lead Groundskeeper - 8132
Groundskeeper - 8133
Grounds Equipment Operator - 8134
April, 1973
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SERIES CONCEPT
Groundskeepers perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled grounds
maintenance and gardening tasks; and perform other related duties as required.
Incumbents typically work as a part of a regular crew involved in the care and
maintenance of plants, shrubs, trees, hedges, flowers, lawns and bard surfaced
areas on the grounds of a campus or related facility; mow lawns and fields;
edge around walks, flower beds, walls and similar areas; trim and prune
shrubs, hedges and trees; prepare and fertilize soil for planting; spray
landscaped areas with insecticides and herbicides; hoe weeds and rake lawns;
water various ground areas by hand or by operating the sprinkler system;
perform minor maintenance on hard surfaced areas such as walks and roadways;
operate trucks, power mowers, power edgers, and a variety of attachments and
band grounds equipment or tools; service and make minor repairs or adjustments
to equipment; may lay out and maintain athletic fields; and may use carpentry
tools in simple construction of facilities such as wooden retaining walls.
Classes in the Groundskeeper series are distinguished from those in the
nursery technician series and those in specialized farming classes in that the
duties do not require frequent use of operational level skills in nursery
techniques.
The Groundskeeper series consists of five levels. Groundskeeper is the
operational level; Grounds Equipment Operator is the operational level
involving specialized skills; Lead Groundskeeper is the working supervisory
level; Grounds Supervisor is the first full supervisory level; and Senior
Grounds Supervisor is the first managerial level.
CLASS CONCEPTS
Senior Grounds Supervisor
Under direction, incumbents direct and coordinate the work of the Grounds
Supervisor and serve as the operational supervisor of the grounds maintenance
and gardening programs of a campus.
Incumbents typically assist in formulating the maintenance and upkeep program
for the grounds areas; inspect the grounds and determine the needs and
priorities for care; plan the overall schedule for new plantings and
continuous upkeep; make recommendations and assist in the selection of grounds
equipment, materials and types of landscaping to be used; develop in-service
training programs; and keep extensive work records and prepare detailed
reports of work done, time spent and materials used.
Grounds Supervisor
Under directions incumbents supervise and coordinate the work of the Lead
Groundskeepers and are responsible for the day-today grounds maintenance and
gardening activities carried out on a major portion of a campus.
Incumbents typically make hiring selections among job applicants; insure that
new and existing staff receive proper training; make daily work schedules and
assignments; review work performed at various stages and upon completion;
evaluate the performance of subordinate employees; recommend or initiate
personnel actions such as promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures; and
maintain various work records and prepare written and oral reports.
Lead Groundskeeper
Under general supervision, incumbents serve as working supervisors of one or
more Grounds crews.
Incumbents typically transmit and explain work orders to Groundskeepers and
other operational level grounds personnel, help workers or supervisor solve
work problems, see that assignments are completed satisfactorily, and perform
the range of duties outlined in the Series concept. Additionally, incumbents
have responsibilities for making or modifying daily work assignments of
grounds crew members.
Groundskeeper
Under supervision, incumbents perform operational level groundskeeping duties
as outlined in the Series concept.
Grounds Equipment Operator
Under supervision, incumbents operate specialized medium to heavy power
grounds and related equipment as a primary assignment on a regular and
continuing basis. Examples of such equipment are backhoes, cranes, ditch
trenchers, fork lifts, skip loaders, street sweepers, and tractors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Senior Grounds Supervisor
Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations; three years
of broad experience in grounds maintenance or gardening, including two years
In a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Grounds Supervisor
Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic calculations; two years
of broad experience in grounds maintenance or gardening, including one year
in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Lead Groundskeeper
Ability to follow written and oral instructions; two years of experience in
grounds maintenance or gardening; or an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Groundskeeper
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; one year of experience in
grounds maintenance or gardening; or an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Grounds Equipment Operator
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; one year of experience in
the operation of medium to heavy power grounds equipment; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
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