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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work in maintaining grounds and equipment found in a recreation program or at an institution or facility. Work is performed under general supervision with assignments being outlined in detail and spot-checked by inspections. Although it is not a normal function of this position, supervision may be exercised over part time and/or temporary employees.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

1. Mows, rakes and cuts grass;

2. Cleans grounds of trash, debris, and similar material;

3. Maintains lawns, grounds, playing fields, and playground equipment;

4. Levels, grades and removes stones;

5. Removes snow from walkways and other areas;

6. Spreads sand and salt;

7. Assists in miscellaneous activities such as moving heavy objects;

8. Assists in other groundskeeping activities, such as seeding, fertilization, and watering lawns;

9. Transplants seedlings and plants and cares for trees and shrubs, including clipping and pruning;

10. Performs general maintenance tasks in the preparation and care of baseball, football and soccer fields as well as fences, goals, stands and other related equipment;

11. Operates incinerator, removes garbage and delivers garbage to landfill;

12. Maintains equipment used in grounds maintenance;

13. Assists in maintenance of roads and driveways;

14. Performs maintenance tasks on golf courses;

15. May make minor repairs to buildings;

16. Drives motor equipment as required for maintenance tasks;

17. May perform minor tasks of a semiskilled nature such as carpentry, welding, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical maintenance;

18. Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of grounds maintenance activities; willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions; willingness to perform routine manual work; dependability; mechanical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No minimum qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: May require possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application and to maintain the position. A department head may require the possession of the appropriate level Commercial Driver's License.