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:

• 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.
• Groom/dress artificial turf on athletic fields
• Water grounds and apply fertilizer
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish and refuse from district facilities
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff.
• Assist in campus duty assignments as required.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• All other duties as assigned.