CITY OF SANTA MONICA TH STREET / SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB ANALYSIS I. POSITION PROFILE:

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1 CITY OF SANTA MONICA TH STREET / SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS JOB ANALYSIS JOB TITLE: GROUNDSKEEPER DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE (PUBLIC LANDSCAPE DIVISION) I. POSITION PROFILE: PURPOSE: Maintains lawns, flower beds, shrubs, trees and park facilities, including play equipment in park areas. Performs related duties as assigned. Works under the close supervision of a management or supervisory employee, generally planning and arranging own work. Performs some routine assignments alone. Detailed instructions are received and work is frequently reviewed. Type of Employment Full Time Hourly Work Hours/ Hours Per Week Days of the Week: Monday to Friday Overtime Required: No Rest Yes, two 15-minute breaks for every Meal Breaks: Breaks: 4 hours worked Work Medium Work Pace: Medium to Pressure: Fast Exposure to Yes, co-workers, general Works in Others: public Isolation: Team Oriented/ Yes Supervises No Works in Groups: Others: Notes: None 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday; 6:30a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday; 9/80 shift No Weekends & Holidays Required: Yes, one 30-minute break taken at assigned times; may change due to emergencies Type of Work Informal Setting: Yes, the employee may work in isolation for up to 4 hours at a time Supervised by: Park Operations Crew Leader and/or Park Operations Supervisor II. JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES: 1 GROUNDSWORK 2 EQUIPMENT OPERATION 3 ATHLETIC FIELD / COURT 4 POND MAINTENANCE DUTIES MAINTENANCE DUTIES 5 PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE 6 TRASH / DEBRIS DUTIES DUTIES 7 MINOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE 8 REPORTS / LOGS / RECORDS DUTIES 9 DRIVING 10 N/A Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 1 of 13

2 III. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES: (Refer to Appendix 1 for reasoning) (% based on 8-hour workdays) 1 GROUNDS WORK: Cares for and maintains lawns, flower beds, shrubs and grass areas by watering, mowing and edging as appropriate; renovates lawns and large grass areas; cuts, trims and prunes hedges, shrubs and trees as appropriate; excavates and cultivates soil; plants flowers, grasses, ground cover, shrubs and trees exposed to various climate and soil conditions; may plant or lay sod; rakes leaves and grass trimmings off sidewalks, paths and other areas; applies fertilizer to turf and other vegetation; follows applicable rules and safety regulations; The following related duties were clarified: performs a variety of grounds maintenance and landscaping duties in the beautification of assigned grounds and landscaped areas; maintains dog park by sweeping hardscape, watering DG (decomposed granite), and re-distributing mulch; plants, cultivates, prunes, fertilizes, and irrigate flowers, trees, grass and shrubs; sweeps, picks up and disposes of cuttings, branches, leaves and other debris following assigned tasks; mows assigned lawn areas and athletic fields utilizing appropriate equipment; renovates lawns and large grass areas; and performs related duties as assigned. 2 EQUIPMENT OPERATION: Operates ground keeping equipment, including lawnmowers, edgers, hedge trimmers, groomers, forklifts, trucks and tractors; picks up, moves, distributes, delivers, sets up and disassembles a variety of equipment, parts, supplies, and furniture, including risers and portable stages, as required; follows applicable rules and safety regulations; It was clarified that incumbents do not set up furniture and that that function is performed by the Custodial staff. In addition, tractors, riding mowers, sweepers, and forklifts are primarily operated by Equipment Operator I and are optional for the Groundskeeper; The following additional related duties were clarified: Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e., chain saws, rakes, brooms, rototillers, hose, pressure washer, riding field groomer, hand tools, trucks, utility vehicles); operates grounds equipment to fill, level, roll and prepare grounds for planting and spreading fertilizer, sand, soil, mulch and other materials utilizing spray and other appropriate equipment; and perform related duties as assigned. 3 ATHLETIC FIELD / COURT MAINTENANCE DUTIES: Cleans and maintains baseball fields, tennis courts, and other City grounds; applies fertilizer to turf and other vegetation; The following related duties were clarified: performs a variety of duties related to the preparation of other athletic facilities including basketball courts, shuffle board courts, and soccer fields; levels and marks dirt fields and related areas as directed; may line fields if Field Attendant is not present; waters infield sweeps surrounding bleachers, dugouts, and parking lot areas; picks up debris; performs related duties as assigned. 4 POND MAINTENANCE DUTIES: Cleans and maintains ponds and other City grounds. It was clarified that the bulk of pond maintenance duties is contracted out and that incumbents primarily remove debris from pond and may assist Crew Leader transfer of fish or turtles to a nearby pond while draining is performed. Incumbent performs related duties as assigned. 5 PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE DUTIES: Cleans and maintains playgrounds and other City grounds; The following duties were clarified: performs visual inspections of equipment; sweeps sand off surrounding areas; picks up trash and debris; back-fills landing from slides and climbing equipment; performs quick rakes on a daily basis and fine rakes on a weekly basis; cleans spills; assists Crew Leader repairs of equipment (i.e., swings); and performs related duties as assigned. 6 TRASH / DEBRIS DUTIES: Picks up plant debris, litter and trash; empties trash cans; It was clarified that because contractors empty trash cans, incumbents primarily pick up debris and litter off ground of assigned areas including driveways, parking lots, playgrounds, parks, and athletic field and courts; and performs related duties as assigned. 65% to 100% of the shift, 2,3,5,6,9 100% of the shift, 1,3,4,5,6,7,9 Zero to 90% of the shift, 1,2,6,7,9 Zero to 35% of the shift, 2,6,7 Zero to 25% of the shift, 1,2,6,7 20% to 40% of the shift, 1,2,3,4,5 Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 2 of 13

3 7 MINOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE DUTIES: Performs minor repair work involving basic carpentry and cementing, as assigned; maintains and adjusts irrigation systems; cleans sprinkler heads; cleans and maintains playgrounds and other City grounds; The following related duties were clarified: performs minor preventive maintenance work and minor repairs on grounds equipment by checking fluids and ensuring proper lubrication of grounds equipment; The following was also clarified: incumbent may assist an irrigation technician replacing sprinkler heads and performing minor irrigation repairs; or assist a Crew Leader cementing a barbeque post and other repairs; and performs related duties as assigned. 8 REPORTS / LOGS / RECORDS: Maintains logs, records and reports; It was clarified that incumbent completes a vehicle inspection checklist; and performs related duties as assigned. 9 DRIVING: It was clarified that incumbent drives a City vehicle in assigned area. It was also clarified that incumbent is not required to operate driving grounds equipment (i.e., riding mower, sweeper, tractor), as those duties are performed by Equipment Operators. Incumbents perform related driving duties as assigned. Zero to 35% of the shift, 2,3,4,5 Zero to 3% of the shift Zero to 25% of the shift, 1,2,3 IV. NO MARGINAL/NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / DUTIES FREQUENCY KEY Intermittently = Starting and stopping periodically Never = Does not occur at all Infrequently = May occur, but not on a daily basis = Occurs less than 30 minutes per shift = Occurs 31 minutes to 2.5 hours per shift ly = Occurs 2.6 to 5.5 hours per shift ly = Occurs more than 5.6 hours per shift ACTIVITY PERFORMED Sitting Standing Walking Walking on uneven terrain Use of a Foot or Feet FREQUENCY (RANGE) * to to * to * to V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: MAXIMUM AT ONE TIME FUNCTIONS AFFECTED NOTES/EXAMPLES 2 hours 8,9 Driving from yard to assigned park and in assigned park to perform duties; Operating sitting mower or sweeper (optional function); operating field groomer while prepping ball fields. Note: 10 minutes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8 Breaks are taken approximately every 2 hours Standing is broken up walking or operating equipment; pruning; assisting minor repair and maintenance duties (i.e., park benches, barbeque, playground equipment); Note: Longer periods of standing occur when inspecting, talking coworkers, performing tree trimming, pruning 2 hours 1,2,3,4,5,6 Policing grounds; sweeping playgrounds, parking lots, walkways); operating edger, mower, line trimmer, and other equipment; fertilizing grounds; laying sod; Note: Breaks are taken approximately every 2 hours 2 hours 1,2,3,4,5,6 Policing grounds; sweeping playgrounds, parking lots, walkways); operating edger, mower, line trimmer, and other equipment; fertilizing grounds; laying sod; Note: Breaks are taken approximately every 2 hours 2 hours 1,2,3,9 Driving from yard to assigned park and in assigned park to perform duties; operating sitting mower or sweeper (optional function); operating field groomer while prepping ball fields; manipulating shovel; Note: Breaks are taken approximately every 2 hours Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 3 of 13

4 Running Never N/A N/A N/A Jumping Never N/A N/A N/A Twisting of Neck - side to side, rotation Extension of Neck - looking upward Flexion of Neck - looking downward Bending at the waist Twisting at the waist - side to side Stooping slight bend at knees Squatting full bend at knees Kneeling - on one or both knees Crawling on hands and knees to to to to to Seconds (Intermittently) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 9,10 Policing grounds; sweeping playgrounds, parking lots, walkways); operating edger, mower, line trimmer, and other equipment; fertilizing grounds; laying sod; and performing groundswork duties; assisting pond maintenance duties; assisting minor maintenance and repair duties; driving 10 minutes 1,2,3,5,7,9 Driving, trimming tall hedges; cutting tree limbs, removing graffiti; replacing basketball net or swing set Up to 1 hour 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8,9 Policing grounds; sweeping playgrounds, parking lots, walkways); operating edger, mower, line trimmer, and other equipment; fertilizing grounds; laying sod; and performing groundswork duties; assisting pond maintenance duties; assisting minor maintenance and repair duties; driving; pressure washing 20 minutes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Picking up debris and trash; operating equipment (i.e., edger, mower, line trimmer, compactor); weeding, planting; assisting minor maintenance repair duties (i.e., irrigation barbeque and park bench repair); laying sod; removing graffiti; shoveling; sweeping and raking; assisting pond maintenance duties Up to 1 hour (Intermittently) Up to 30 minutes (Intermittently) 20 minutes Up to 1 hour* (S) 20 minutes Up to 2 hours* (S) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Picking up debris and trash; operating equipment (i.e., edger, mower, line trimmer, compactor); weeding, planting; assisting minor maintenance repair duties; laying sod; removing graffiti; shoveling; sweeping and raking; assisting pond maintenance duties 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8 Never N/A N/A N/A Picking up debris and trash; operating equipment (i.e., edger, mower, line trimmer, compactor); weeding, planting; assisting minor maintenance repair duties (i.e., irrigation barbeque and park bench repair); laying sod; removing graffiti; weeding; shoveling; sweeping and raking; assisting pond maintenance duties; performing pre-trip vehicle inspection; Note: incumbent may choose to stoop, squat, or kneel to perform most related. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Picking up debris and trash; weeding, planting; assisting minor maintenance repair duties (i.e., irrigation barbeque and park bench repair); laying sod; removing graffiti; shoveling; sweeping and raking; assisting pond maintenance duties; performing pre-trip vehicle inspection; Note: incumbent may choose to stoop, squat, or kneel to perform most related. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Picking up debris and trash; weeding, planting; assisting minor maintenance repair duties (i.e., irrigation barbeque and park bench repair); laying sod; removing graffiti; shoveling; sweeping and raking; assisting pond maintenance duties; planting; Note: incumbent may choose to stoop, squat, or kneel to perform most related. Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 4 of 13

5 Pulling Pushing Reaching - above shoulder level Reaching - at shoulder level Reaching - below shoulder level to to Lying down - back, side or stomach Climbing - ladders / Stairs, stepping stool Balancing Above Ground Note: *S=Laying sod 5 minutes 1,2,3,4,5,7 Pull equipment out of the truck, using push mowers, pulling trash bags and cans around the park, using equipment and pulling materials such as bags of soil and fertilizer out of the back of a truck when making deliveries to staff, pulling softball and baseball field tarps, foot hoses, 300 long measuring tape and strings for marking fields, lining fields. Up to 2 hours 1,2,3,4,5,7 Pushing mowers (self-propelled, requires some force to maneuver), getting and moving equipment, lining fields, push dolly, carts, edgers and other equipment. Chaining up mowers and equipment on vehicles and to perform listed. 10 minutes 1,2,3,5,7,9 Tree work, hedge trimming, loading and unloading materials and supplies into and out of truck bed and out of storage areas, inspection and repair work, loading trash cart. 20 minutes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8,9 Up to 2 hours 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8,9 To perform inspection work, adjust equipment, operate equipment, load and unload equipment and supplies and to perform the listed. Inspections, adjust equipment, operate equipment such as the mowers and field equipment, sweep, rake, blow and use other equipment, trash duties, and to perform the listed. 2 minutes 7 To inspect equipment or perform minor maintenance. Seconds 1,2,5,7 Hedge and tree trimming, setting up nets for athletic events, steps around park 20 minutes 1,2,5,7 Using a ladder or step stool to perform work FREQUENCY KEY Intermittently = Starting and stopping periodically Never = Does not occur at all Infrequently = May occur, but not on a daily basis = Occurs less than 30 minutes per shift = Occurs 31 minutes to 2.5 hours per shift ly = Occurs 2.6 to 5.5 hours per shift WEIGHT LIFTED 1 ounce to to 25 FREQUENCY (RANGE) to to MAXIMUM HEIGHT Overhead Overhead ly = Occurs more than 5.6 hours per shift VI. LIFTING: NOTES/EXAMPLES OF ITEMS LIFTED Tools, equipment, and supplies, paperwork, keys, plant material, small garden hose, pruners, loppers and shears, broom, rakes, dust pan, hand tools, smaller power tools,, individual pieces of trash, trash pick up sticks, burlap bags, trash bags and partial full cans of trash and/or debris, cardboard and other refuse Empty trashcans and lids, trash, shovels, empty backpack sprayers, chainsaw (12#), tree chain saw (18#), line trimmer, hedge shears and long handled power pruner, weed wacker (13#), Tarps of litter and partially full buckets of paint, boxes of bags (11.3#), hoses, trash and plant material, shovels of sand, lumber, sand bags, trash, poly tarps of litter and grounds debris ** assistance FUNCTIONS AFFECTED 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 5 of 13

6 26 to to to ** ** ** To Chest Bags seed, fertilizer and other products (50#), multiple boxes of trash bags (27.5#), case of sprinkler heads and other equipment and supplies, boxes of bags (30#), larger hoses, trash and plant material, lawnmowers are lifted two people, share of weight is up to 50. Water soluble fertilizer (50#), water pump, 50 ft. 2 inch. Hose (35#), 5 gallon bucket of plants, trees and other plant material (up to 45#,. bags of chalk, diamond dry (all 50#), trash and plant material, push edger, sand bags 1,2,3,6,7 **To Waist **Edger (58#), mat drags., trash and plant/tree debris **1,2,3,6,7 **Below Waist **Below Waist **Push walking reel mower for the greens, 1 inch 100 ft. hoses (80#), bag of cement **Team of workers may lift very heavy equipment such as mowers, goal posts (4 person lift, weight exceeds 350#), various athletic equipment COMMENT: The heaviest item typically lifted alone by the employee weighs 50. ** The employee may have assistance to lift any item weighing over 50 and may request assistance at this weight level. **1,2,3,6,7 **1,2,3,6,7 WEIGHT CARRIED 1 ounce to to 25 Pounds 26 to to to 100 Pounds FREQUENCY (RANGE) to to ** ** MAXIMUM DISTANCE VII. CARRYING: NOTES/EXAMPLES OF ITEMS CARRIED 800 Yards Tools, equipment, and supplies, paperwork, keys, plant material, small garden hose, pruners, loppers and shears, broom, rakes, dust pan, hand tools, smaller power tools, individual pieces of trash, trash pick up sticks, burlap bags, trash bags and partial full cans of trash and/or debris, cardboard and other refuse 50 Yards Empty trashcans and lids, trash, shovels, empty backpack sprayers, chainsaw (12#), tree chain saw (18#), line trimmer, hedge shears and long handled power pruner, weed wacker (13#), Tarps of litter and partially full buckets of paint, boxes of bags (11.3#), hoses, trash and plant material, shovels of sand, lumber, sand bags, trash, poly tarps of litter and grounds debris 50 Yards Bags seed, fertilizer and other products (50#), multiple boxes of trash bags (27.5#), case of sprinkler heads and other equipment and supplies, boxes of bags (30#), larger hoses, trash and plant material, lawnmowers are lifted two people, share of weight is up to 50. Water soluble fertilizer (50#), water pump, 50 ft. 2 inch. Hose (35#), 5 gallon bucket of plants, trees and other plant material (up to 45#,. bags of chalk, diamond dry (all 50#), trash and plant material, push edger, sand bags ** assistance FUNCTIONS AFFECTED 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 1,2,3,6,7 **10 Yards **Edger (58#), mat drags., trash and plant/tree debris **1,2,3,6,7 **5 Yards **Push walking reel mower for the greens, 1 inch 100 ft. hoses (80#), bag of cement **1,2,3,6, ** **5 Yards Team of workers may lift very heavy equipment such as mowers, goal posts (4 person lift, weight exceeds 350#), various athletic equipment **1,2,3,6,7 COMMENT: The heaviest item typically carried alone by the employee weighs 50. **The employee may have assistance to carry any item weighing over 50 and may request assistance at this weight level. Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 6 of 13

7 FREQUENCY KEY Intermittently = Starting and stopping periodically Never = Does not occur at all Infrequently = May occur, but not on a daily basis = Occurs less than 30 minutes per shift = Occurs 31 minutes to 2.5 hours per shift ly = Occurs 2.6 to 5.5 hours per shift ly = Occurs more than 5.6 hours per shift HAND ACTIVITY Fine Manipulation DOMINANT HAND to VIII. HAND ACTIVITIES: NON DOMINANT to MAXIMUM AT ONE TIME FUNCTIONS AFFECTED NOTES/EXAMPLES 10 minutes 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 Using two-way radio, assisting repairs and inspection work, planting, weeding, laying sod, replacing sprinkler head, replacing equipment parts (i.e., weed eater string) Keyboarding / Never Never N/A N/A N/A Mouse Manipulation Simple Grasp Up to 2 hours 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 Operating field groomer, mower, edger, using tools and equipment, performing grounds work, performing pond and playground maintenance duties Up & Down Flexion of Wrist Side to Side Motion of Wrist Turning / Rotation of Wrist or Hand Gross Manipulation Cylindrical Grasp Powerful Grasp/ Tight Grasp Driving / Steering to to to to Up to 2 hours (Intermittently) Up to 2 hours (Intermittently) 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Using tools, performing grounds work, removing graffiti, retrieving fish and turtles from pond, using pressure washer, using watering wand 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Manipulating hoses, using tools, performing grounds work, removing graffiti, retrieving fish and turtles from pond, using pressure washer, using watering wand Up to 1 minute 1,2,3,4,5,7 Using tools and equipment, starting vehicles and equipment, driving/turning steering wheel of field groomer, performing grounds work, replacing sprinkler head Up to 10 minutes Up to 10 minutes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 Pulling trash, operating mowers, edgers and turning and moving equipment, loading and unloading bags of seed and fertilizer Up to 2 hours 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 Using tools and equipment, driving field groomer and performing grounds work 1,2,3,6,7 Picking up trash and debris, moving equipment, operating mower, operating power equipment, edger and turning and moving the mowers, loading and unloading supplies Up to 2 hours 1,2,3,9 Operating field groomer and mower, driving City vehicle Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 7 of 13

8 SENSORY DEMAND / METHOD: IX. COMMUNICATION / SENSORY DEMANDS: Smell: (ability to sense odors, to make an assessment / judgment of a situation e.g. smell for dangerous gases, smoke, fires, spoiled food, vapors, dampness, waste, decomposing animals) Sight: (ability to distinguish objects e.g. to work safely in open areas obstacles, to operate vehicles, machinery or equipment, avoid stationary objects, deduce space and apply spatial reasoning ) Hearing: (ability to actively listen; oral comprehension, to perceive and react to sonic communication or noise e.g. to receive instruction, to communicate via radio, cell phone or telephone) Speaking: (ability to orally communicate information and ideas verbally so others will e.g. to verbally engage customer base, to give instruction, to advise, to warn or to instruct) Reading: (ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents and related materials e.g. labels, equipment safety instructions, manuals, work orders) Writing: (ability to communicate by way of written materials, to communicate information and ideas in writing, to document e.g. work orders, noting files, signing off on documents, create letters) Math: (ability to understand and apply mathematics, to compute / rationalize a series of numeric variables to come to an accurate conclusion e.g. measuring materials, estimating project cost, time management) FREQUENCY FUNCTIONS (RANGE) AFFECTED 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8,9 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 9 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 9 1,2,3,5,7,8,9 8 1,2,3,7,8,9 X. EQUIPMENT OR MACHINERY OPERATED: ITEM DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF USE ITEM DESCRIPTION FREQUENCY OF USE Mowers Cell phone / Handheld Radio Vehicle Sprayers Edgers Trash Cart Rakes Brooms Shovels Hoes Walk-behind Mower Hedge Trimmers Ladder Chain Saw Trenchers Compactor Ball Diamond Groomer Grounds Hand Tools Rototiller Fish Net Sod Cutter Hoses Field Liner (spray and chalk) Pressure Washer Artificial Field Groomer N/A N/A Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 8 of 13

9 FREQUENCY KEY Intermittently = Starting and stopping periodically Never = Does not occur at all Infrequently = May occur, but not on a daily basis = Occurs less than 30 minutes per shift = Occurs 31 minutes to 2.5 hours per shift ly = Occurs 2.6 to 5.5 hours per shift ly = Occurs more than 5.6 hours per shift XI. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES: BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Job is performed in the City of Santa Monica at a variety of outdoor areas including parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, ponds, and parking lots; flooring of work environment consists of concrete, athletic court surfaces, asphalt, dirt, sand, and grass. WORK ENVIRONMENT / SITUATIONS / EXPOSURES FREQUENCY OF EXPOSURES EXAMPLE OF ENVIRONMENT / EXPOSURES Indoors Equipment storage bins Outdoors Parks, playgrounds, athletic fields and courts, ponds, and parking lots Contact Customers, Co-workers and the general public End Users, General Public Smells/Scents: e.g. Fragrances, synthetic odors, toiletries, food smells Green waste, plant material, fertilizer, trash, exhaust, oils, graffiti cleaner, feces Traffic: e.g. to be in traffic to perform Drive to and from various work locations an essential function Excessive Noise: e.g. large crowds, Sirens, machinery to Depending on daily work assignment and equipment necessary, incumbents may be exposed to mowers and Extremes in Temperature, Humidity or Wetness: Toxic Fumes / Smoke: e.g. chemicals, exhaust, vapors Extreme Changes in Temperature: e.g. Walk- in Refrigerators, office to outdoors Working at Heights: e.g. scaffolding, ladders Lighting: e.g. fluorescent, natural, direct sunlight Working Biohazards or Bodily Fluids: e.g. blood Dust, Wind and/ or Pollens: Vibration: e.g. power tools, jack hammer Toxic Substances: e.g. mold, liquid, odors Electrical Hazards: e.g. live electrical wires Explosive Hazards: e.g. bomb threats, chemicals Work in Confined Spaces: e.g. attics, manholes Mechanical Hazards / Running Machinery: e.g. conveyor belt Near / With Heavy Equipment: e.g. Tractor, forklift to to Never Never to large equipment, edgers and other mechanical equipment. Seasonal weather conditions Operating equipment (i.e., edgers, mowers) Seasonal weather conditions; change from storage bin to outdoor Ladder Direct and indirect sunlight Trash collection, urine and feces Seasonal weather conditions due to working outside; Performing work on athletic fields and around construction sites Power tools (i.e., chain saws, mowers, edgers), electric cart Gasoline, graffiti remover N/A Gasoline and fertilizer combination N/A Operating equipment (i.e., edgers, mowers) Trucks, ride mowers, tractors, forklifts Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 9 of 13

10 XII. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Safety Equipment: Coveralls, safety glasses, short and long boots, rain gear, earplugs, gloves, face shields, eye wash, dust masks XIII. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE OF: Care and maintenance of plants, trees, grasses, flowers and shrubs; use and application of fertilizers; maintenance of irrigation systems; safety practices in the operation of power tools and equipment; identification of trees, shrubs, flowers and plants; effective customer service techniques. ABILITY TO: Read and follow instructions; write simple reports; perform mathematical computations; take accurate measurements; operate power equipment such as lawn mowers, riding or push mowers, edgers, and weedeaters; operate various hand and power tools; lift heavy objects; walk, stand and kneel for prolonged periods of time; climb a ladder; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships City employees and the public; provide effective customer service. SKILL IN: Reading, writing, and communicating at an appropriate level; basic mathematics; assessing condition of plants, shrubs, trees and grasses; use of power tools and equipment. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. One year of recent, paid work experience performing gardening or groundskeeping duties. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid Class C driver license. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed outside in seasonal climate and weather conditions; slippery surfaces, noise, chemicals, oils and odors are frequently encountered; irregular work hours are occasionally required; must work under some deadlines; exposure to dealing a wide variety of individuals may be encountered. Physical demands include walking, standing, kneeling, climbing and lifting up to 50. Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 10 of 13

11 XIV. WORK FUNCTIONS / FUNCTIONAL MANIFESTATIONS: MENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED/ ESSENTIAL Ability to comprehend and follow instructions: ability to maintain attention and concentration for necessary periods YES ability to understand written or oral instructions YES ability to do work requiring set limits, tolerances or standards YES Ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks: ability to ask simple questions or request assistance YES ability to perform activities of a routine nature YES ability to remember locations and work procedures YES Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to a given work load: ability to perform activities in a schedule, maintain regular attendance and be punctual YES ability to complete a normal work day and / or work week and perform at a consistent pace YES Ability to perform complex and varied tasks: ability to synthesize, coordinate and analyze data YES ability to perform jobs requiring precise attainment of set limits, tolerances or standards YES ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of different nature YES out loss of efficiency or composure Ability to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions ability to get along co-workers or peers YES ability to perform work activities requiring negotiating, explaining or persuading NO ability to respond appropriately to evaluation or criticism YES Ability to influence people ability to convince or direct others NO ability to understand the meaning of words and to use them appropriately and effectively YES ability to interact appropriately people YES Ability to make generalizations, evaluation or decisions out immediate supervision ability to recognize potential hazards and follow appropriate precautions YES ability to understand and remember detailed instructions YES ability to make independent decisions or judgments based on appropriate information YES ability to set realistic goals or make plans independent of others YES Ability to accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning ability to set realistic goals or make plans independently of others YES ability to negotiate, instruct or supervise people NO ability to respond appropriately to changes in the work conditions YES Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 11 of 13

12 XV. PARTICIPANTS: NAME JOB TITLE SIGNATURE DATE Darrell Baker Public Landscape Superintendent Sam Bailey Groundskeeper Christina Winting Human Resources Manager XVI. METHOD(S) OF GATHERING INFORMATION: OBSERVATION OF DUTIES X REFERRED TO AN EXISTING JOB DESCRIPTION X INTERVIEW OF PARTICIPANTS In order to develop this Essential Functions Job Analysis, the Disability Compliance Coordinator noted below served to objectively gather information which was identified and contributed by the above employer participants. It is the employers and participants noted above ultimate responsibility to confirm all information outlined in this report is accurately depicted. The contents of this document should not be altered or changed unilaterally. Recommended changes should be addressed parties who developed this document. Any type of alteration of this document after signatures and dates noted could change the definition of required essential and marginal. It is recommended this document be reviewed periodically for accuracy prior to its intended use. Vanessa Tosti Disability Compliance Coordinator Monjaras & Wismeyer Group, Inc HISTORY OF DOCUMENT: Date of interview: 06/15/10 Date of first draft: 06/23/10 Date of second draft 07/26/10 Date of third draft: 08/07/10 Date of FINAL DRAFT: 08/13/10 Date of Addendum: 00/00/00 Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 12 of 13

13 XVII. APPENDIX 1: REASONING IN DETERMINING THAT FUNCTIONS ARE ESSENTIAL VS. MARGINAL / NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Further explanation is noted where deemed necessary. PROCESS: For each function identified respond (T) for true or (F) for false to questions I to VIII. GOAL: Helps you determine/establish whether a function is essential or marginal. Functions Identified: I. The position exists to perform the function: T T T T T T T F T II. The function requires specialized training, T T T T T T T T T experience or knowledge prior to employment: III. There are a limited number of other employees available to perform the function, or among whom the function can be distributed: T T T T T T T T T IV. Removing the function would fundamentally T T T T T T T F T change the job: V. Consequences Burden on others T T T T T T T T T of not requiring the employee to perform the Danger to others or self T T T T T T T T T function: Negative financial impact T T T T T T T T T (overtime, repairs, rework, lost revenue) Disruption in production / T T T T T T T T T schedule / routine Potential for liability T T T T T T T T T Customer dissatisfaction / T T T T T T T T T complaints Delays / errors T T T T T T T T T Fundamentally alters the T T T T T T T F T operation of the business Undue hardship T T T T T T T T T Other: * * * * * * * * * VI. A history of this function being performed exists as described for past and current employees: VII. A past job description exists which confirms the function as being required: (job posting description of duties) Based on the responses to questions I to VII above, the employer states that the function is essential: T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T * These questions were left unanswered or were not applicable to the position outlined in this essential job analysis. Groundskeeper / August 2010 Page 13 of 13