The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform custodial and maintenance activities for park grounds, street landscaping areas, equipment, and facilities. In some positions, the incumbent serves as a member of a team.
Groundskeepers work under general supervision and perform most tasks with some independence.
Learn cleaning, maintenance, and gardening methods, materials and equipment. Learn the operation of motorized equipment such as push and riding mowers, string trimmers, edgers and hedge shears. Learn proper use of hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, picks, shovels, spades, rakes, loppers, saws or similar tools. Learn irrigation techniques using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods. Understand and follow oral and written instructions.