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Summary Statement
The incumbent in this position provides ground keeping services and routine maintenance work on the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill campus.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
1. Performs under close supervision routine maintenance of lawn, flowers, shrubs and trees involving planting, transplanting, weeding, mulching, pruning, mowing and trimming.
2. Removes snow/ice from driveways, steps and walkways; rakes leaves; removes trash, debris, materials and supplies.
3. Assists in the maintenance of driveways by sweeping, grading and repairing holes; painting and repairing tables and benches.
4. May assist trades personnel in painting, minor repairs as required.
5. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and hand tools including mowers, tractors, saws, sprayers, edgers, grass shears and trimmers.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Groundskeeper I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
6. Knowledge of operating groundskeeping or landscaping equipment such as mowers, tractors, saws, sprayers, pruners, edgers, grass shears and trimmers.