Groundskeeper Pool

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Job Title: Groundskeeper Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Reports to: Grounds Foreman Pay Grade: Auxiliary 3 Days: 260

Primary Purpose
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Valid Texas driver’s license
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to read and understand written instructions
Ability to communicate (verbally)
Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment
Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools

Experience

Major Responsibilities And Duties
Grounds and Landscaping

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
• Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• 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.

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Equipment Used
Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator. Light truck or van.

Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent district wide travel.

Cleburne ISD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.