Crafts Groundskeeper @ Custodial Department

Crafts 1 Groundskeeper @ Custodial Department

Alief Independent School District CUSTODIAL - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5923942
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Crafts 1 Groundskeeper @ Custodial Department

To help maintain district facilities and sites in a condition of operating excellence so that full use is available at all times.

Education/Certification:

• High school graduate or GED equivalency preferred
• Valid Class B or C Texas driver’s license (as needed for specific area) with a safe driving record to pass a DMV check

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Possess skills required to meet the performance responsibilities in the respective trade area
• Able to use all tools and equipment
• Knowledge of safety requirements for the respective trade area
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine
• Ability to work in exposure to all weather conditions

Experience:

• None

• Assume responsibility to make minor repairs of any nature in facilities and sites owned by the district.
• Detect needed repairs on buildings, grounds, and equipment following established inspection procedures.
• Receive and complete work orders in a timely manner. Maintain accurate records on material and labor used.
• Recognizes when a specialized trade is needed to solve problems.
• Examine facilities owned by the district on a regular basis for purposes of preventative maintenance.
• Comply with working guidelines of the department.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.

• Remove and/or advise foreman of any hazardous situations noticed while working on school grounds and sites.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow safety guidelines as listed in the Maintenance Services Department safety manual.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the foreman.
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to make sure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment.
• Ensure that vehicles and equipment are in safe operating condition and notify foreman if not.
• Maintain inventory of district-owned tools, equipment, and materials.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Manual Trades - Maintenance Personnel.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; small hand tools, power tools, trucks, vans and trailers; heavy equipment such as backhoe, tractor, forklift, trencher, etc

Vision and Hearing:
Moderate to maximum

Posture:
Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, crawling, reaching, and twisting; standing/walking, sitting; climbing, wrist turn, and grasping occasionally

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions;…