Grounds Worker

Job Description

Position: Grounds Worker

Department: Facility Services

Wage/Hour Status: Not Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Director of Facility Services / Grounds Supervisor

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual

Position Summary: Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district; maintain athletic fields.

• Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver’s license
• Experience: No experience necessary
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively; ability to operate power‑driven equipment

• Mow and detail all district grounds.
• 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.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• 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 and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
• Keep the vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

• Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools, small hand tools, power tools, heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader, and power mower, light truck or van.
• Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, overhead reaching, frequent driving.
• Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (50 pounds and over) daily.
• Environment: Work outside on slippery or uneven surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemicals (herbicides, fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around moving machinery; may work alone; irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Professional Dress: Dress must be clean, neat and appropriate; visible piercings (except earrings) not allowed.

• Performance evaluated annually.

Job : 5780597

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled