Class Title:

Gardener I

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under general supervision, to perform grounds maintenance and gardening work; and to do related work as required.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly responsible to designated administrators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general grounds maintenance work
• Sweeps walks and picks up papers
• Maintains supplies, tools, and equipment in proper condition
• Plants, cultivates, waters, and fertilizes ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees, flowers and lawns; trims trees, hedges, and shrubs
• Prepares and treats soil for planting; sets out plants
• Aids in keeping assigned areas free from pests and plant diseases
• Rakes leaves and hoes weeds
• Operates small and medium size vehicles, power edger, rototiller, and similar equipment and tools in performance of work
• Performs ground maintenance duties including repairing fences, preparing athletic fields
• And assists in pouring cement and installing sprinkler pipe
• Learns the more common plant diseases and inspect pests and approved methods and materials used in controlling and eradicating them
• Performs heavy manual labor
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass both qualifying written test and performance test.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of an appropriate California Operator’s License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

EXPERIENCE

• One year of experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, or related work.

Salary Range 22