Athletic Field Groundskeeper-12 (SAUSD Permanent Employees ONLY) bei Santa Ana Unified School District

Under the direction of a school administrator, the school principal and/or Athletic Director, perform duties necessary at an intermediate or high school to maintain athletic fields, physical education areas and athletic equipment in a safe and clean condition.

SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC FIELD GROUNDSKEEPER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a school administrator, the school principal and/or Athletic Director, perform duties necessary at an intermediate or high school to maintain athletic fields, physical education areas and athletic equipment in a safe and clean condition. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification differs from other classifications in the grounds keeping series primarily fields and in that the incumbents maintain athletic field, prepare fields and equipment competition. After completion of grounds-related duties, for athletic competition, and may perform custodial duties in facilities used for athletics and in other areas of the secondary school campus. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Install and remove athletic field equipment as needed for physical education and athletic programs. E Lay out and mark athletic fields and track for physical education, practice and athletic contests. E Maintain grass field areas by watering trimming and weed killing around fences, sidewalks, curbs, pits, runways, baseball pitching mounds, base paths and infields. E Repair and maintain athletic field equipment and installations; assemble and install new equipment. E Cooperate with Athletic Director to coordinate activities. E Maintain and operate automatic and manual sprinkler systems. E Pick up paper and trash on playing fields, fence lines and parkways and; lines, parkways, and empty trash containers. E Inspect area for holes, rodents, sharp objects, broken glass and defective equipment; repair any hazardous conditions. E Sweep or operate blower to clean asphalt and courts. E Arrange proper storage of equipment during off season; maintain grounds keeping equipment. E Prune trees and shrubs and clean assigned area. Pick up equipment and materials from vendors. May remove locks from lockers as necessary. May assist Manager of Athletic Equipment and Grounds as needed. May clean entrance to physical education building; sweep mat room; clean work shed. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Operation of power equipment used in maintaining fields and asphalt areas. Health and safety regulations. Methods, materials and practices used in gardening work. Hand and power tools used in gardening and equipment repair. Layout operation and maintenance of automatic and manual sprinkler systems. Operation and maintenance of automatic and manual sprinkler systems. ABILITY TO: Perform preventative maintenance of power equipment. Work cooperatively with others. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively with others. Perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to one year experience in gardening and some knowledge of sports. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Secondary school athletic area environment. Noise from equipment operation. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. May use pesticides or other chemical materials in pest abatement and fertilizing. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds keeping tools and equipment. Walking and standing for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy objects, not normally exceeding sixty (60) pounds. Heavy physical labor. Seeing to perform grounds keeping work. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Board Approved: (7/91) 5/01

MATERIALS: Please complete the online EDJoin application and attach documents listed below as applications missing attachments will be considered incomplete and therefore will not be considered for an interview. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to one year experience in gardening and some knowledge of sports. MUST ATTACH: - Resume

Grade 25