Groundskeeper; Anticipated

Job Title:

Groundskeeper (Anticipated Openings)
• Organization:
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Position Type:
Maintenance/Grounds - Groundskeeper

Date Posted: 9/26/2023

Location:

Service Center

Closing Date:
Open

Job Title:

Grounds - Groundskeeper – Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt

Reports to:

Dept. Head - Grounds – Pay Grade: DO 2 - 261 Days

Dept./School:
Facility Services/Service Center – Date Revised:
September 26, 2023

To provide students with an attractive and safe natural environment in which to learn.

• Education/Certification
  :
  Preferred High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Driving record that meets the requirements of the district's insurance carrier.

• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate power-driven equipment.

• Maintain and care for school grounds.
• Prepare seeding or transplanting beds by cultivating soil and adding fertilizer if needed.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, tree seedlings, and shrubbery so that resulting growth will produce attractive appearance.
• Experiment with different varieties of lawn and flower seeds to determine those best suited to the soil.
• Prune trees and trim hedges to promote growth and improve appearance.
• Mow lawns with power mower.
• Connect sprinkling equipment and water lawns and flower beds.
• Inspect flowers, shrubs, and trees for evidence of insects, fungi, and other pests.
• Shovel snow from sidewalks and driveways and spread sand, salt or ashes to prevent slipping.
• Collect and dispose of leaves and refuse.

• Keep all water and oils checked on the equipment used.
• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

Lawnmowers; weed-eaters; garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van.

• Posture:
  Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Motion:
  Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving.
• Lifting:
  Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis.
• Environment:
  Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regular work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district-wide travel.
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress;
  Ability to read;
  Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Approved by:
Bobby Shaw September 26, 2023
Reviewed by:
Jerry Martinez September 26, 2023

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other