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GROUNDS Housekeeping

FM-OP-GND FM-OP-HSKP
Course Overview Course Overview

This course is designed for learners to gain the Successful completion of this course is a condition of
knowledge needed to handle basic Grounds care, employment for all Operations New Hires within Facility
maintenance. Management. This course is designed to ensure all facilities
meet the expectations and requirements of maintaining a
Students First * Integrity * Equity * Collaboration * Accountability * Fun
healthy, clean, operational learning & working environment.

Audience Audience
 Operations Employees  Operations Employees

Key Topics Covered Key Topics Covered
 Turf Management  Safety Protocols & Conditions
 Tree and Shrub Care  Surface Care
 Irrigation  Floor Care
 Playground Inspection  General Cleaning

 Pest Management  Organization of Supplies & Equipment
 Snow & Trash Removal Maintenance

Competencies Competencies
 Demonstrate proper lawn and  Demonstrate proper application of cleaning
landscaping care chemicals

 Troubleshoot and perform proper  Identify appropriate PPE
orientation of Irrigation  Ability to operate equipment and machinery
 Ability to perform proper care, pruning  Capable of effectively cleaning and maintaining

and trimming of lawn and trees various floor and surface materials
 Properly maintain playground safety

compliance and mitigate hazards O
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COURSE SCHEDULE COURSE SCHEDULE I
Day(s) Times Frequency Instructor Day(s) Times Frequency Instructor O
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Level 3 M - F 7a- 11a Jan - Dec OPD/AFM
Mar| May | S
M – F 7a – 11a Grounds
Sep
Technician

Denver Public Schools
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