Ability to: Perform responsible grounds maintenance duties involved in preparation and maintenance of Districts grounds and related facilities; perform grounds keeping duties in the maintenance of plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns and landscaped areas; dig, shovel, rake, operate a variety of power equipment including tractors, mowers, blowers, edger, chain saw, golf cart, and other mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance work; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; work independently with little direction; meet schedules and timelines; observe health and safety regulations; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and to reach with hands and arms, lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; walk and stand for extended periods of time; climb ladders to trim trees. Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment commonly used in propagating, cultivating, pruning and caring for plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and lawns; safe work practices and procedures; proper and safe operation, use and routine maintenance of power-driven grounds equipment and machinery; methods, use and care of materials used in controlling pests, insects and weeds; cultivating, fertilizing, watering and spraying of flowers, trees and shrubs and weed abatement materials; proper operation of heavy grounds equipment; design, install, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems; proper lifting techniques; basic computer operations, such as checking emails, completing work orders, and using the internet.