[GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LABORER *[Definition:[ Performs a variety of landscape maintenance tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. *[Supervision:[ Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory staff. *[Duties - may include, but are not limited to, the following: ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}*

1. Maintain grounds of government owned property such as buildings, camp and picnic grounds, parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields.
2. Cut grass, using walking-type or riding mowers (less than 2,000 lbs).
3. Trim hedges and edge around walks and flowerbeds using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
4. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools.
5. Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
6. Water lawns during dry periods.
7. Pick up and cart away leaves, paper, or other liter.
8. Assist in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
9. May clean comfort stations, office and workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.
10. Follow oral instructions and all safety standards.
11. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

[Qualifications: [Basic knowledge of:[ Landscape maintenance skills, tools, and equipment. [Ability to:[ Operate landscape maintenance tools such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, edgers, and tractor pulling a blower. *[Education, Experience, Training, Licenses, and Certificates: [ *Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.* *[Education:[ Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. *[Experience:[ Minimum of one year related experience. *[License:[ Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid drivers license.

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