Parks & Grounds Worker I/II

I Under supervision, to assist with performing a variety of semiskilled, skilled, and physical labor duties in the maintenance, repair and clean-up of County parks, landscaped areas, and recreational facilities; and to do related work as required. II Under supervision, to perform a variety of semiskilled, skilled, and physical labor duties in the maintenance, repair and clean-up of County parks, landscaped areas, and recreational facilities; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS I This is the entry and first working level in the Parks And Grounds Worker class series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of duties in the maintenance, repair and clean-up of County parks, landscaped areas, recreational facilities, and related machinery and equipment. Incumbents assist with the more skilled assignments under direct guidance. As incumbents demonstrate requisite skills and knowledge on a sustained basis, it is expected that they will be promoted to the Parks And Grounds Worker II level. This class is distinguished from Parks And Grounds Worker II in that incumbents work with more guidance and supervision, performing a narrower range of assignments which require a lower level of skill. II This is the experienced, journey level in the Parks And Grounds Worker class series. The Parks And Grounds Worker II level is distinguished from Parks And Grounds Worker I by performing a broader ranged of semi-skilled and skill maintenance assignments on a more independent basis. They may also be expected to provide some guidance for "extra-help" workers REPORTS TO Building and Grounds Superintendent CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED None. TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently stand and walk; ability to walk in uneven terrain and on slippery surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to crawl through various areas requiring movement on hands and knees; ability to climb, stoop, crouch, and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; perform sustained physical work; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; operate an automobile; use hand tools and power equipment including chain saw, lawn mowers, weed eaters, rototillers, edgers, and other grounds equipment. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in outside in varying temperatures, weather, and humidity; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to dust, chemicals, and gases; exposure to electrical currents; continuous contact with other staff and the public.(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.) I Assists with performing a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and clean-up of County parks. landscaped areas, recreational facilities, and associated equipment; assists with and performs duties such as mowing, watering, and shaping lawns and shrubs; plants, waters, cultivates, weds, prunes, and fertilizes trees, shrubbery, flowers, and lawns; learns to mix fertilizers, herbicides, and soil nutrients; sweeps and rakes grounds; empties trash receptacles; learns to install, maintain, and repair sprinkler systems; may cut weeds and clear debris; learns to perform routine maintenance and repairs duties on equipment; loads, rakes, and shovels grass clippings; does general clean-up work; learns to operate power tools such as chain saws; cleans and disinfects restrooms; replenishes supplies; requisitions supplies as needed; observes and reports needed repairs to buildings and equipment; learns to maintain equipment used during the course of work; operates hand tools, power equipment, and vehicles. II Performs a variety of general maintenance and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and clean-up of County parks, landscaped areas, and recreational facilities, and associated equipment; performs duties such as mowing, watering, and shaping lawns and shrubs; plants, waters, cultivates, weds, pru…