Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Gonzales ISD Warehouse & Receiving - Gonzales, Texas Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in Gonzales ISD.

Job : 5681856

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Primary

Purpose:

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

• 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

• 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.

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

• Gene Kridler, Executive Director of Operations
• Ware House
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