Purpose Statement

The job of Landscape & Support Services Specialist (JC706) is done for the purpose/s of maintaining, improving, enhancing, and eliminating hazards of the grounds and buildings in attractive, safe, and functional condition; providing building support services; and ensuring assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and effectively.

This job reports to the Supervisor-Landscape & Support Services

 

Essential Functions

• Applies pesticide/herbicide applications (e.g. materials inventory, record keeping, spraying schedules, chemicals used, etc.) for the purpose of preserving the grounds in a healthy and safe condition, complying with state and product safety requirements.
• Assists in training new employees and seasonal staff for the purpose of providing necessary skills to perform work assigned in an effective and efficient manner.
• Attends and earns certification and training education on low voltage licensing, playground certification, pesticide applicators licensing, forklift training CDL license, irrigation certification, heavy equipment operator, etc. for the purpose of performing the job in a more efficient and safe manner.
• Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, walkways, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing trash or hazards.
• Collaborates with Landscape Support Services and other site administrators for the purpose of coordinating timing of work performed (e.g. adjusting irrigation schedules, spraying schedules, and field preparations).
• Communicates with custodial staff for the purpose of ensuring completion of work orders.
• Conducts bi-weekly work unit vehicle inspections and annual inspections of fire extinguishers (e.g. inspecting, installing, servicing, and tagging fire extinguishers, maintaining vehicles, trailers, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with city, state and district requirements.
• Delivers tables, chairs and supplies for school events (e.g. wrestling mats, scoreboards, bleachers, tables, chairs, pennant rope, fencing, signage, award stands, golf carts, other equipment, etc.) for the purpose of setting up for tournaments or other school activities held off campus (wrestling tournaments, track meets, basketball, volleyball, soccer, robotics, dances, duct tape war, all state athletic events, etc.) and ensuring all required items are in place.
• Implements District fire extinguisher inspections (e.g. inspecting, installing, servicing, tagging, evaluation of distance requirements in school buildings, vehicles, busses and heavy equipment; keeping records for annual fire extinguisher inspections by mapping locations, dates of services, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with City. State and District requirements.
• Informs Supervisor regarding procedures needed or followed and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
• Inspects assigned work unit equipment and fixtures for the purpose of ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and ensuring equipment is functional and meets District safety requirements.
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems (e.g. standing water, line breaks, etc.) for the purpose of inspecting for leaks and breaks while ensuring safety of the buildings.
• Maintains assigned tools, equipment, and vehicles (e.g. schedules maintenance, cleans, performs daily vehicle inspections, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that vehicles, tools, equipment, and vehicles are in safe operating condition.
• Maintains repairs and enhances various types of fencing, including installation and removal of snow fence (e.g. chain link, split rail and snow fence, cedar privacy fence, vinyl, etc.) for the purpose of performing a yearly inspection of all fences providing routine and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains and enhances landscaping, athletic fields, parking lots, sidewalks, sprinkler systems (e.g. mow/trim lawns, rake leaves, pick up trash, plant/prune trees/hedges, patch asphalt parking lots, tear out and replace broken sidewalks, repair irrigation systems, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
• Maintains strict (or complete) confidentiality on personnel and student issues (e.g. personnel records, medical records, surveillance videos and images, student data, confidential communication, etc.) for the purpose of protecting personal information for staff and students.
• Operates heavy equipment and all attachments (e.g. bobcat, forklift, backhoe, bucket truck, mower, dump truck, scissor lift, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District grounds and buildings.
• Performs site evaluations (e.g. irrigation leaks, cracks, safety hazards, drainage issues, fire hazards, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety.
• Performs a variety of related tasks (e.g. concrete work, painting and marking athletic fields, pruning, trimming of landscape, cleaning security camera lenses, maintaining synthetic field, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and attractive environment.
• Performs snow removal and ice melt/sand applications for district parking and other areas for the purpose of ensuring snow removal is completed.
• Procures materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after work hours (e.g. snow removal, irrigation issues, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and ensuring safe opening of schools when bad weather is imminent.
• Transports various items for other departments when assistance is needed (e.g. sand, dirt, furniture, equipment, supplies, fertilizer, scaffolding, books, robotics, tables, chairs, scissor lift, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials at job site and school sites as required to complete tasks.

Other Functions

• Attends meetings (e.g. department, work unit, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education:  High school graduation or GED

 

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
• Pesticide Applicator’s License within 6 months of hire
• Asbestos Certification within 6 months of hire
• CPR/AED First Aid Certificate within 30 days of hire