BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Date of Study: December 14, 2015 – December 17, 2015
Collective Bargaining Identification: R12
Job Analysis Conducted By: Donna McClain, Selection Analyst, Office of Workforce Planning
Number of Incumbents: There are 30 incumbents in this classification per the State Controllers Office’s Fill/Vacant Position Summary Report dated December 1, 2015.
EDITED TASK LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these tasks.
Task Statements:
1. Plant ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers, and propagates cuttings to ensure appropriate maintenance of grounds, utilizing various tools and/or equipment (e.g., shovels, hand tools, etc.), in accordance with institutional operational procedures, as needed.
2. Cultivate ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers, and propagates cuttings to maintain and beautify institutional grounds, utilizing various tools and/or equipment (e.g., hoes, shovels, rototillers, etc.), in accordance with institutional operational procedures, as needed.
3. Water ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers, and propagates cuttings to maintain plant survival, utilizing various tools and /or equipment (e.g., portable sprinklers, hoses, irrigation systems, etc.), under the direction of the supervisor, as needed.
4. Spray ornamental plants, shrubs, hedges, trees and flowers, and propagates cuttings to control weeds, insects and plant diseases in order to maintain healthy and insect free grounds, utilizing herbicides and pesticides, in accordance with institutional operational procedures, California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal OSHA) and Department of Pesticide Regulations, as needed.
5. Maintain plants along highways and in semiarid regions to remove brush, weeds and debris in order to reduce weed infestation, fire hazards and visual obstruction, utilizing various tools/equipment (e.g., saws, trimmers, mowers, gloves, safety glasses, etc.), in accordance with Cal OSHA and Department of Pesticide Regulations, as needed.
6. Rake leaves, hoes weeds, and perform general grounds maintenance work to beautify institutional grounds, utilizing appropriate tools/equipment (e.g., rakes, blowers, hoes, shovels, etc.) in accordance with proper safety and maintenance standards, on a continuous basis.
7. Prepare and treat soils for planting and fertilizing flower beds to promote healthy plant and flower growth, utilizing various hand tools and fertilizers, in accordance with institutional needs, as required.
8. Set out plants to maintain and beautify institutional grounds, utilizing various hand tools (e.g., rakes, shovels, and trowels, etc.), under the direction of the supervisor, as needed.
9. Supervise the work of inmates or patient helpers engaged in on-going landscape maintenance (e.g., mowing, edging, debris removal, etc.) to ensure completion of job assignments and to maintain the safety and security of the institution, utilizing interpersonal skills and expertise, Departmental Operational Manual (DOM), and Title 15, on a daily basis.
10. Keep greenhouses and other buildings in repair and free from diseases and pests to promote a healthy work environment, utilizing various tools and equipment (e.g., disinfectants, water, brushes, blowers, etc.), in accordance with institutional operational procedures and (DOM), as needed.
11. Keep grounds clean and orderly preventing potential safety hazards and to maintain an aesthetically pleasing work environment, utilizing grab sticks, sacks, rakes, shovels, blowers, etc., under the direction of the immediate supervisor, on a continuous basis.
12. Maintain hoses, tools, equipment, and supplies in proper condition and repair to keep them operational, utilizing mechanical skills and knowledge, under general direction of the immediate supervisor, on a regular basis.
13. Trim trees, hedges and shrubs to encourage plant growth, development, and to enhance institutional safety and security by utilizing a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., shears, pruners, chain saws, etc.), in accordance with institutional operational procedures and DOM, as required.
14. Erect tree supports to maintain proper tree growth and development by utilizing post hole digger, shovels, hammers, etc., under the direction of the immediate supervisor, as needed.
15. Perform general laboring tasks related to grounds and garden maintenance work to keep grounds clean and orderly, utilizing various tools and equipment, in accordance with DOM, and institutional operational procedures, as needed.
16. Maintain order and supervise the conduct of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to ensure institutional safety and security, utilizing DOM, Title 15, and institutional policies, as needed.
17. Maintain the safety and security of the institution, preventing escapes and injuries by inmates to themselves, others, or property, utilizing interpersonal skills, situational awareness, DOM, and Title 15, on a daily basis.
18. Maintain security of working areas and work materials to ensure the safety and security of the institution, utilizing personal awareness and observational skills, in accordance with DOM, Title 15, and institutional operational procedures, on a daily basis.
19. Inspect premises and search inmates, youthful offenders, residents, or patients for contraband (e.g. weapons, illegal drugs, and cell phones, etc.) to ensure a safe and secure environment, utilizing observational skills, correctional awareness and training, in accordance with DOM, Title 15, and institutional operational procedures, on a daily basis.
20. Order supplies for all aspects of grounds keeping (e.g., equipment parts, fertilizers, herbicides, flowers, bushes, trees, etc.) to properly maintain institutional grounds, utilizing procurement forms, computers, fax machines and telephones, in accordance with institutional operational procedures, as needed.
21. Complete written records (e.g., Inmate time, performance reviews, CDCR 115, Self-Inspection form, etc.) to comply with institutional policies, by utilizing computer and writing skills, in accordance with the DOM and Title 15, on a daily basis.
22. Conduct inventory of equipment, supplies, and materials (e.g., hazardous materials, landscaping tools, Personal Protective Equipment, etc.) to comply with institutional safety and security rules and regulations, utilizing writing and mathematical skills, in accordance with the DOM and Title 15, on a regular basis.
23. Attend training (e.g., Institutional Safety Training, Plant Operations, Equipment Operations, etc.) to enhance skills and knowledge of institutional and grounds keeping practices, utilizing training manuals, group discussions, hands-on activities, etc., in accordance with the DOM and institutional operational procedures, as required.
24. Apply proper methods and techniques (i.e., Integrated Pest Management and pesticide applications, etc.) to effectively control unwanted vegetation on institutional grounds and surrounding areas, utilizing sprayers, shovels, spreaders, and rakes, etc., in accordance with the California Department of Pesticide Regulations, as needed.
25. Install, repair and adjust irrigation systems to efficiently distribute water to landscaped areas by utilizing hand tools (e.g., trenching shovels, irrigation pipes and fittings, time controllers, etc.), in accordance with institutional requirements, as needed.
Tasks highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
EDITED KSAPC LISTING
NOTE: Each position within this classification may perform some or all of these KSAPCs.
Knowledge of:
K1. Basic knowledge of the methods of planting, cultivating, and caring for hedges, ornamental trees, shrubs, lawns and flowers to ensure proper maintenance and care of institutional grounds.
K2. Basic knowledge of gardening and landscaping materials, tools, and equipment, and their use and care to maintain proper function and longevity.
K3. Basic knowledge of approved methods and materials used to identify, control and eradicate common plant diseases and insect pests to maintain proper health of landscape and plants on institutional grounds.
K4. Basic knowledge of procedures used to safely lift and transport heavy objects in order to prevent injuries to staff and inmates and maintain a safe working environment.
K5. Basic knowledge of clean-up and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals (i.e., pesticides and solvents) in order to prevent accidental exposure and to protect the environment.
K6. Basic knowledge of proper pruning techniques for trees and shrubs in order to maintain plant health and appearance.
K7. Basic knowledge of departmental rules and regulations governing the process of procuring landscaping materials, tools, and equipment in order to maintain efficiency of the institutional grounds.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Ability to:
A1. Communicate effectively at a level required for successful job performance in order to understand information and provide direction to inmates, youthful offenders and others.
A2. Recognize the more common plant diseases and insect pests and approved methods and materials used in controlling and eradicating them in order to maintain a healthy landscape.
A3. Recognize common species of ornamental shrubs, trees, and flowers grown in California to provide for their adequate care and maintenance.
A4. Follow oral and written directions in order to perform and complete assigned duties.
A5. Direct the work of inmates, youthful offenders, residents or patient helpers in order to ensure proper completion of work assignments and compliance with safety codes and regulations.
A6. Maintain records and reports in order to provide information and documentation to comply with departmental policies and regulations.
A7. Lift and carry heavy objects in accordance with proper safety procedures in order to prevent injuries.
A8. Prioritize job assignments to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
A9. Interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, in order to function effectively in a safe and secure environment.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Skill to:
S1. Perform miscellaneous gardening and grounds maintenance work in order to ensure a healthy landscape environment.
S2. Operate and maintain various gasoline-powered landscape tools (e.g., chain saws, leaf blowers, wood chippers, etc.) to perform routine daily tasks.
S3. Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems (e.g., pipes, sprinkler heads, drip, low voltage controls, valves, etc.) to maintain proper function.
S4. Direct and supervise inmate labor and delegate job assignments to complete daily tasks.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification
Personal Characteristics:
PC1. Willingness and ability to do general manual labor to compete job assignments.
PC2. Patience to work with and instruct unskilled workers in order to perform landscape maintenance duties.
KSAPCs highlighted in bold text are not currently on the SPB classification specification