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Groundskeeper Page 1 I 1 Jurisdiction: Towns; Villages; Schools Jurisdictional Class: Labor Adopted: 1/1/77 Revised: 9/11/79; 5/25/99; 11/7/07 GROUNDSKEEPER DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work in grounds maintenance activities. Assignments are outlined in general and work is inspected frequently; may work independently. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only) Mows, rakes and cuts grass; Maintains and lines athletic fields; Keeps grounds free of litter; Plants and cares for trees, shrubs, and plants; Removes snow and ice from walks, pathways, steps and driveways; May perform minor maintenance tasks; May operate a motor vehicle in transporting refuse or snowplowing; May prepare graves and be responsible for the upkeep of burial plots; When not working as a Groundskeeper, does cleaning and other manual work. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Some knowledge of grounds maintenance activities; Willingness to perform routine manual work; Knowledge of power motors and routine maintenance on small equipment; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a class D New York State Driver's license.