Job Description / Essential Elements
JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper I
Job Purpose Statement/s: The job of "Groundskeeper I" 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.
- Assists in the maintenance of 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 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
- 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 job related experience.
- Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to operate equipment in safe manner, perform basic math necessary to calculate, make sound decisions.

Knowledge of methods and use of tools and equipment utilized in grounds maintenance; safe work practices, standards for safe use of fertili

📌 Groundskeeper I (San Marcos)
🏢 San Marcos Unified School District
📍 San Marcos