Grounds Maintenance
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Landscaping
Overview
Position: Grounds Maintenance
Job Description: Responsible for mowing, trimming, and general maintenance of all district grounds
Required Experience: Two years of experience in grounds maintenance related environment preferred
Qualifications- GED/High School Diploma (preferred)
- Valid Texas Drivers License; must be insurable by the district's insurance carrier
- Ability to operate riding mowers and light tractors (i.e., mower, brush hog, airify athletic fields
- Ability to use various types of equipment and tools used in the maintenance of grounds
- Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
- 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, including chalking fields.
- Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
- Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
- 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 in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
- Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
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Physical Demands and Environmental FactorsTools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; 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
ApplyApply online by completing the Manual Trades General application sd.org.
Other InformationYour application is not complete until three current references have been received. These references must include your current supervisor.
Pay GradeManual Trades Pay Grade 2, 250 Days
Minimum: $12.18
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