Groundskeeper

GROUNDSKEEPER

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS/FACILITIES
BARGAINING UNIT: SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) Local 721
Salary Range: $51,319 | $80,573

APPLICATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 2, 2025 or until filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the Groundskeeper performs a variety of work duties in the areas of maintaining the grounds and landscaping throughout the properties owned by the Port.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Groundskeeper performs, but is not limited to, the following essential functions:
1. Responsibilities:

• Trash pickup.
• Weed abatement.
• Broom sweeping and pressure washing sidewalks, parking lots, office fronts along bull rails and other areas as needed.
• Debris pick up in water around sport docks and along banks and on site.
• Magnet sweep roadways and parking lots using a magnet attached to the bumper of company vehicle.
• Surface sweeping. Operating a street sweeper on Port owned property including parking lots, warehouses and terminals etc. as required and/or in preparation for events.
• Rakes leaves, loads and unloads brush, branches, rubbish and materials.

2. Maintenance:

• Irrigation system maintenance and operation.
• Tree trimming and care, including removal and/or new plantings etc.
• Trimming and care of all hedges and bushes.
• Pest and rodent control.
• Perform backup custodial duties
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Landscaping equipment upkeep.
• Boom lift operation.
• Knowledge on equipment use such as chain saws, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, forklifts and other landscaping tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of plants, turf and trees.
• Record keeping such as parts records, checklists, planting and fertilizer schedules.
• Tree and hedge trimming experience.
• Knowledge of fertilizer and proper tree and hedge care.
• Knowledge of proper tool and work safety requirements.
• Keep hazmat information files.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills that combine tact, patience and courtesy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers.
• Ability to reach overhead, above shoulders and horizontally and bend at the waist.
• A groundskeeper should have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift, push or pull items up to of 50 lbs.

Education, Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required and at least 2 years’ experience.

Licenses; Certificates:
A current, valid California Class C driver’s license at time of appointment and maintained thereafter in order to operate District owned vehicles.
Any landscaping training, certifications in equipment use and any related licenses recommended.

Special Requirements:
Due to work duties near bodies of water, ability to swim.
Incumbent must be able to pass a background check in accordance with current Federal and State Maritime facilities requirements, i.e., must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card, (TWIC).

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