Groundskeeper,Maintenance - Anticipated Job Corpus Christi area,Texas USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Job Title: Groundskeeper Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Maintenance Director or Grounds Foreman Date Revised:

Dept./Location: Maintenance
Primary Purpose:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping, including athletic fields.
Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate power-driven, hand operated, or self-propelled equipment

Regular Attendnance is essential

Must be a Teamplayer/Repect others

Experience:

None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Grounds and Landscaping

Mow and detail all grounds, including athletic fields.

Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, 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.

Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from facilities.

Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Safety

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.

Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

Transport workers and equipment to work sites.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:
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; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent systemwide travel
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress


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