General Maintenance​/Groundskeeper

General Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Harlandale Independent School District M.O.S.T.

- San Antonio, Texas

Job : 5571587

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 05, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: General Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Exemption Status: Nonexempt/At-Will

Pay Grade: H2

Calendar Days: 226

Reports to: Maintenance Director, Athletic Director or Grounds Foreman

Dept./School: M.O.S.T.

Primary

Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED from a state accredited high school or educational program
• 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

Meet the physical requirements of the position description

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year experience in grounds upkeep work including experience with tractors, front‑end loaders, backhoes, and riding mowers

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.
• Perform other job‑related duties as may be assigned by the M.O.S.T. Director, Grounds Upkeep Foreman or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.30 to $22.98 Per Hour

Job Categories:
Support Staff >
Maintenance

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Philip Reyna, Director of MOST
• MOST
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