Grounds Equipment Operator #100-25

THE VACANCY, BASIC FUNCTION, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Manager, Grounds Maintenance, operate and maintain a variety of power equipment and vehicles involved with District grounds construction and maintenance activities; perform grounds maintenance and gardening duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years experience in grounds maintenance work including some experience working on grounds equipment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Class A California Driver's License with no restrictions for driving with air brakes obtained during the probationary period.

THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Written Examination: 50%
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50%

The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 14th. The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of July 28th . You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domains @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list .

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Operate and maintain a variety of power grounds equipment such as field mowers, bobcats and attachments, trucks, skip loaders, grinders, roto-tillers, trenchers and forklifts; operate other grounds equipment including mowers and edgers as required.

Service large field mower; check, adjust, lubricate and clean equipment; perform minor repairs as needed; assure cutting blades are properly functioning.

Maintain routine records and reports related to equipment, parts and work performed.

Prepare large athletic fields; line athletic fields; mow, fill and level field surfaces.

Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties as assigned; clean roof drains; weed landscaped areas; rake leaves; trim trees; clear debris; shovel dirt and sand.

Transport and set-up chairs, risers and other equipment used for special events; move furniture as assigned.

Provide assistance to maintenance personnel regarding proper operation of power grounds equipment and other heavy equipment as required.

Communicate with other departments, staff and outside agencies concerning equipment and repairs.

Participate in weed and insect abatement as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Methods, materials, tools and large power equipment used in grounds maintenance and gardening work.
Proper operation and routine maintenance of large power grounds equipment.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic record-keeping and report writing techniques.
Proper methods of storing equipment and supplies ABILITY TO: Operate and maintain a variety of large power grounds equipment and tools.
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance and gardening work.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Maintain routine records and prepare reports related to work performed.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Moderate exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate grounds maintenance equipment
Bending at the waist, kneeling, stooping or crouching.
Walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Climbing ladders to trim trees.
Digging.
Heavy physical labor.
Seeing to perform grounds work.

HAZARDS:
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working on ladders.
Exposure to chemicals used in pest control and weed abatement.

Ewing Consulting, Inc. August 2016