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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:GROUNDSKEEPER II
SPECIAL DISTRICTS (NHCC)Code:520020 YLA
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Supervises and coordinates the activities of groundskeeping crews engaged in the care and maintenance of public grounds; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties require organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of subordinates.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Supervises, assigns, inspects, and coordinates the activities of subordinates.
2.Makes regular inspections of assigned areas to insure that grounds are maintained properly.
3.Receives complaints from public and assigns groundskeeping crew to take appropriate action.
4.Performs preventive maintenance tasks of motorized groundskeeping equipment.
5.Acts as liaison between groundskeeping crews and grounds maintenance headquarters.
6.Reports major maintenance problems to superiors and recommends appropriate action.
7.Performs skilled or semi-skilled groundskeeping activities as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Considerable knowledge of the procedures and equipment used in the care and maintenance of public grounds.
2.Considerable knowledge of the care of lawns, trees and shrubs.
3.Ability to supervise, assign and coordinate subordinate personnel engaged in groundskeeping activities.
4.Ability to deal with the public and resolve causes of complaints regarding groundskeeping activities.
5.Ability to keep records and make reports.
6.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Ability to read, write and speak English
and
Four years of experience in the care and maintenance of public grounds, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate class, valid driver license issued by the State of New York.


7/7/67
Revised 1/4/84
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