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Northern California Conference
Job Description

DATE: December 1, 2022

LOCATION: Placerville SDA Church

STATUS: PT/Regular

REPORTS TO: Pastor/Head Deacon

Title: Groundskeeper

Wage/Salary: $

ERI Category: 25

Job Code: A FLSA: Non-exempt

SUMMARY: Maintains grounds of Placerville Church/School to maintain a neat and attractive appearance.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Cuts lawns; trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls
2. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or

twigs
3. Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs
4. Weeds and mulches flowerbeds and around trees; rakes and bags leaves
5. Waters and fertilizes flower beds and trees
6. Cleans grounds and removes paper, trash and other litter
7. Checks water sprinklers to be sure they are working properly
8. Makes minor repairs on equipment, sprinklers, etc.
9. Reports equipment problems to the Pastor or Head Deacon as needed
10. Transports trash and waste to disposal area
11. Keeps stock of adequate maintenance supplies and tools
12. Maintains utility shed in an organized manner and good appearance
13. Maintain and clean front road sign
14. Attends all general church work-bees and assists the church volunteers
15. Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with judgment,
creativity, discretion, and use of intellectual ability. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, ability required, physical, and work environment.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions. Ability to read and interpret documents such as
safety rules, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read labels and understand written
instructions of use of equipment, cleaning packages or gardening products.



Mathematical Skills
Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Must possess the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and

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interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Knowledgeable of operating grounds/landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, etc. Ability to
effectively present information to other employees and to suppliers and service personnel. Ability to apply
common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal
with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands
Have ability to stand and/or walk for several hours at a time. Must be able to spend long periods of time
standing, walking, reading, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee must occasionally lift
and/or move up to 50 pounds. Assistance should be requested when lifting requirements exceed 50 pounds.
Ability to reach overhead. Must be able to read, speak, and hear.

Work Environment
The employee frequently works with equipment and the noise level is usually loud. The work environment is
both indoors and outdoors. Overtime is never permitted without supervisor’s prior approval.



* * * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

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Employee Acknowledgement




I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description and understand that it is my responsibility to
read and understand it. If I have any questions about this job description or my job duties, I understand that I
should ask my supervisor. I understand that the Northern California Conference reserves the right to revise
or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. I represent that I am qualified to perform these
job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that this job description may be used as
a tool to evaluate the performance of my duties. I understand and agree that this job description does not
create a contract of employment or change my “at will” employment relationship with the Northern California
Conference.



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