Groundskeeper
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Landscaping, Groundskeeper, Lawn Care, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt
Reports to: Grounds / Transportation Director
Dept./School: Maintenance
Date Revised: June 16, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time
Primary
Purpose:
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.
- Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver’s license
- Knowledge/
Skills:- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- Ability to communicate verbally
- Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment
- Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools
- Experience: None
- Grounds and Landscaping
- Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
- Care for 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.
- Water grounds and apply fertilizer.
- Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
- Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
- Safety
- Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- 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.
- Other
- Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Equipment Used: Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator. Light truck or van.
Working Conditions:
Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), and loud noises. Frequent district-wide travel.
Job Requirements- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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