Grounds Crew, Building Operations Department

Grounds Crew, Building Operations Department

Spring Independent School District BUILDING OPERATIONS - Houston, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5899003

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Days Per Year
: 260

Min:$14.25

Mid:$16.77

JOB TITLE
:
Grounds Crew

Building Operations

REPORT TO
:
Grounds Crew Leader

WAGE/HOUR STATUS
:
Nonexempt

PAY GRADE
: AUX 3

PRIMARY PURPOSE
:

The Grounds Crew is responsible for the day-to-day care and maintenance of the district grounds, ensure that all facilities are safe, neat, and attractive.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, championing the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas driver’s license

• At least one year of experience in lawn, gardening and landscape maintenance

• Ability to operate power equipment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• 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 established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding equipment and facilities.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Mow and detail of all district grounds as indicated or according to work orders.
• Care for grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers by planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Establish and maintain care and watering schedules, including spraying, fertilizing, and pruning.
• Install, test, adjust, and repair sprinkler systems as needed.
• Keep vehicles supplied with tools and materials.
• Move equipment from facility to facility.
• Erect and maintain playground equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Safety goggles; rubber gloves and back support belts as needed; garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; ladders; scaffolds; 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; work with team members; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel
• Mental Demands:
  Maintain emotional control under stress

The usual and customary methods of performing this job require the following: ability to work in a fast-paced, labor-intensive work environment efficiently and effectively with frequent interruption. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties that may be required.

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Custodian

Support Staff >
Maintenance

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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