Groundskeeper Pool

Groundskeeper

Reports to:

Leadman/Foreman Grounds Dept.

- Department:
Grounds
- Pay Grade M 3 @ 260 days
- Funding Source:

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Eight grade education or higher

Must have a valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Be able to communicate using communication technology (telephone, two-way radio, etc.)

Good people skill

Experience:

One or more years in grounds experience while working for a reputable company and or school district

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable

PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.

Positive Engagement:

Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
- Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders

Exhibits professionalism – Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth

Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders

Communicates effectively
- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision

Student-centered Excellence:

Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff - Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence

Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school's mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality

Implements plans
- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources

Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement

Joint Empowerment:

Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
- Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district

Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals

Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals

Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments

Adaptive Innovation:

Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
- Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district's future advancement

Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision

Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things

Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure

Technical Skills, Responsibilities and Duties

In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others

• Perform duties associated with maintenance of grounds, athletic fields, and parking lots, and landscaping.
• Under the supervision of the Foreman Grounds Department, performing individually or as an assistant the Yardman will engage in the following tasks:
• Cutting lawns using push mower, riding lawn mower, or tractor with cutter.
• Trimming and edging around walks, flower beds, and walls, using clippers and edging tools.
• Pruning shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears, hand tools, or power tools.
• Raking leaves and grass clippings and disposing properly.
• Cleaning sidewalks of grass clippings after mowing, using brooms or power blowers.
• Watering lawns, and…