Groundskeeper - Athletic Turf

Job Title Groundskeeper – Athletic Turf Position Information Position Type: Auxiliary – Facilities/Construction/Facilities Management Pay Grade: $17.00 - $22.56 per hour Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: (General Turf – General Turf Supervisor) / (Athletic Turf – Athletic Turf Supervisor) Employment Begins: As soon as possible Primary Purpose To keep the district's grounds in such a condition that they are properly conserved and pleasing at all times. Qualifications Education / Certification: High School Diploma or GED Texas Driver's License with less than three (3) moving traffic violations within the past three (3) years Special Knowledge / Skills Demonstrate ability to complete tasks involving physical labor. Exhibit physical and emotional ability to perform assigned tasks. Proficiency with tractors, mowers, edgers, weed‑eaters, air wrenches, grinders, chain hoists, various preventative maintenance tools, vehicle operation, and hand tools (hoes, shovels, clippers, rakes, etc.). Experience None Major Responsibilities and Duties Work on assigned grounds, performing tasks such as hoeing, digging, raking and loading. Use lawn care tools and equipment such as edgers, mowers and trimmers in a safe and proper manner. Complete all work assigned as scheduled. Participate as a team member to complete assigned tasks. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities None Working Conditions Lifting in excess of 45 lbs. Pushing, kneeling, stooping, crawling and working on uneven surfaces, with some ladder climbing. Corrected vision and/or hearing are necessary for safety reasons, as well as the ability to distinguish colors and have good depth perception. Constantly aware of immediate surroundings while working with grounds equipment. Using both hands with balance and dexterity to operate equipment. Trimming trees, light to heavy hauling, weed pulling, sand and soil spreading, and light machinery maintenance. Working outside with excessive temperatures, high humidity, dust, air‑borne materials, and other weather extremes. Working in excessive heat or cold conditions; damp conditions. Exposure to gases, fumes from cleaning solvents. Excessive noise in the work environment. Note The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mesquite-Isd