Grounds Worker

Grounds

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Facility Services Pay Grade: Auxiliary 2

Dept./School: Facility Services Date Revised: 12/2011

Primary Purpose:

Maintain GCISD properties assuring students and staff a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Meet minimum physical requirements

Able and willing to work overtime

Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields
2. Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
3. Plant shrubs and vegetation
4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
5. Groom/dress artificial turf on athletic fields
6. Water grounds and apply fertilizer
7. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish and refuse from district facilities
8. Maintain confidentiality.
9. Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff.
10. Assist in campus duty assignments as required.
11. Regular and consistent attendance.
12. All other duties as assigned.