Grounds Position

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Job : 5961432

Final date to receive applications: May 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Grounds Maintenance is entrusted with the operation and maintenance of grounds at FISD Campuses

He or She is responsible for:

• Reporting materials needed
• Maintenance on equipment
• Rendering advice, opinions, assistance, and services to the Grounds Manager and user groups
• Participating in planning meetings
• Cleaning restrooms and facilities
• Observing and controlling the watering schedule as needed by turf and planting areas on common/natural areas.

Grounds Maintenance reports directly to Grounds Manager

Grounds Maintenance also reports to the following individuals:

• Superintendent
• Athletic Director
• Coaches
• Principles
• Vic Principles

• Equipment Usage and repair/maintenance
• Irrigation Systems
• Common areas, landscape, and natural existing areas
• Tree Management
• Cleaning and Organizing Stadiums, Equipment Barn, Storage Rooms
• Clean and Repair of Artificial Turf
• Tennis Courts
• Other properties such as school campuses, ag facility, and indoor facilities

• Shows up on time
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Participation in continuing education opportunities
• May require certification as TDA

• Learn how to control and run irrigation system
• Check Irrigation-fields both at High School, Middle School, RRE (Common areas, and Planting Beds)
• Check Schedule for Upcoming events and plan accordingly
• Check weather to ensure you are prepared
• Know when to fertilize so that you can help Lic TDA set up a schedule
• Know when to spray so that you can help Lic TDA set up a schedule
• Maintain your equipment as needed (Blow off and wash daily, change and monitor fluids and filters)
• Report materials needed ASAP

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

Valid Texas driver’s license

Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate power-driven equipment

None

• 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.

Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis

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;…