Groundskeeper Job Aransas Pass Texas USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Groundskeeper

Aransas Pass ISD Maintenance and Transportation - Aransas Pass, Texas

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Job Details

Job : 4954594
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 15, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description Primary

Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

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:

Grounds and Landscaping

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

Safety Other

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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

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