Grounds Worker

Grounds Worker

Reports to:

Foreperson, Grounds
Pay Grade: 802
Duty Days: 244
Salary Range: $33,184 - $39,977
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Performs semi-skilled labor duties that involve maintaining grounds at various campuses, such as operating tractors, dump trucks, mowers, trimming trees/shrubs, and general maintenance work as needed.

• Mows and details all District grounds, including athletic fields and track facilities using mowing equipment and utility tractors.
• Assists with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
• Collects and disposes of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from District facilities.
• Follows scheduled maintenance plan to care for trees and shrubs, including operation of power tools such as power pruners, chain saws, chippers, and power pole saws.
• Installs pave stone retaining walls.
• Sets forms, spreads and lays asphalt or spreads crack seal for the maintenance and repair of parking lots, driveways, and other asphalt areas.
• Operates air/jack hammer to break out old asphalt to make repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Assists with fence removal and installation as needed.
• Assists in installation and repair of playground equipment.

• Transports workers and equipment to work sites throughout the District.

• Operates tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• Helps keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• Inspects and adjusts tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and performs preventive maintenance as needed.

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co‑workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

• Performs all job‑related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

• Knowledge of proper use of tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of proper use and care of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools used in maintenance and repairs of developed and undeveloped grounds.
• Knowledge of landscaping, specialized landscape equipment, and surface preparation.
• Skill in coordinating, planning, organizing, and completing projects.
• Ability to work at various heights.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to operate power‑driven equipment.
• Ability to operate utility tractors, mowing equipment, and tree trimming equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and complete work orders.
• Ability to read and understand procedure manuals, operating manuals, assembly instructions, safety precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and related reference documents.
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions from supervisors, including standard operating procedures.
• Ability to use software to access databases, status work assignments, and work with email.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Tools/Equipment…