This is manual and semiskilled gardening and groundskeeping work. Work involves the development and care of grounds, shrubbery and plants, and the performance of irrigation maintenance and repairs. An employee in this class is required to participate in the work, and supervise the activities of subordinates engaged in mowing grass, planting and transplanting shrubs, fertilizing and, trimming and cutting trees in the care of courthouse grounds, parking lot areas, parks, nursery and other county facilities. Work is performed with some independence of action within established routines.
Work is reviewed through inspections of areas maintained.
Uses standard gardening tools in maintenance work. Performs irrigation system maintenance and repairs. Requisitions lawn maintenance materials and equipment and keeps simple records of usage. May supervise the activities of subordinate workers assigned to assist in the performance of gardening and groundskeeping tasks. Performs related work as required.