JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper II Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Groundskeeper II" is done for the purpose/s of maintaining attractive grounds area/s; ensuring completion of required preventative maintenance; ensuring the safety of customers who use district facilities; maintaining equipment in good working condition.

Essential Job

Functions - Cleans landscaped areas and related items (e.g. storm drains, rain gutters, etc.) for the purpose of preventing flooding and removing hazards.

- Maintains and operates grounds keeping equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
- Maintains landscaping (i.e. installs lawns, shrubbery, planted areas, irrigation, fences, playgrounds, etc.) for the purpose of preserving grounds in a healthy, attractive and safe condition.
- Selects and plants landscaping materials (e.g. lawns, shrubbery, flowers, etc.) for the purpose of keeping the areas attractive and protecting against erosion.
- Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
- Prepares grounds (e.g. ball fields, courtyards, flower beds, etc.) for the purpose of providing adequate, attractive and safe areas.
- Transports various items (e.g. equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of providing materials needed at job sites to complete tasks.

Other Job

Functions - Evaluates landscaped areas, equipment, sprinkler systems and grounds (e.g. fields, parking areas, etc.)



for the purpose of identifying repairs and/or replacement needs, maintaining schedules and preventing erosion.

- Requests materials, supplies and equipment for the purpose of ensuring that adequate materials are available to complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information. Job Requirements - Qualifications Experience Required - Prior experience in grounds maintenance or landscaping. Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required - Skill to read and interpret plans, operate equipment in a safe manner, perform basic math necessary to calculate fertilizer and chemical applications, and materials needed, etc. to make sound decisions.
- Knowledge of methods and use of tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance; safe work practices, standards for safe use of fertilizers, chemicals and equipment.
- Ability to walk for prolonged periods, follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, perform a variety of tasks. Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, visual acuity. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required - Valid Driver's License DMV (H-6) printout, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Examination, Tuberculosis Testing/Clearance.

📌 Groundskeeper II (Full-Time) In House Only (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos