Athletic Groundskeeper

Athletic Groundskeeper

Granbury Maintenance Department - Granbury, Texas Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5935306
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

*** Granbury ISD requires three references from former employers, college professors, supervisors, etc. with at least a minimum of two references being from previous supervisors. Granbury ISDwill not accept references from friends or family members.***

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver’s license

• 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

None

• 1.1
  
  Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• 1.2
  
  Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
• 1.3
  
  Plant shrubs and vegetation.
• 1.4
  
  Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
• 1.5
  
  Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
• 1.6
  
  Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• 1.7
  
  Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

• 2.1
  
  Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
• 2.2
  
  Follow established safety proceduresand techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
• 2.3
  
  Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
• 2.4
  
  Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
• 2.5
  
  Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.

• 3.1
  
  Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
• 3.2
  
  Attend school/training sessions as required.
• 3.3
  
  Perform other duties as assigned by Head Groundskeeper or Maintenance Director.

Responsible for supervising (2) Athletic Grounds Employees.

Heavy equipment, including backhoe, trencher, and grader blade; 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.

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.

District Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: TRS Active Care/Aetna
• Supplemental Voluntary Health & Life Insurance Products
• District Paid $25,000 Life Insurance
• State Personal Leave Days
• Local Leave Days
• Texas Teachers Retirement System

Position Type: Full-Time is 30 or more hrs per week

Salary: $16 to $20.23 Per Hour