Groundskeeper

Position: GROUNDSKEEPER

Job Title

Groundskeeper

Exemption Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Grounds Foreman, David Gillispie

Department: Operations / Grounds

Primary Purpose

Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.

Qualifications

Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate power-driven equipment

Experience

None

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Follow scheduled maintenance plans 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.

Safety

• 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 the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
• Help keep vehicles, 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.

Other

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

Tools/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

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; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Primary and Secondary Education

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