Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Director: Facilities & Operations

Pay Grade: 2 Auxiliary – 260 Days

Dept./School: Facilities & Operations

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

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

Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Grounds and Landscaping

1. Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
2. Follow scheduled maintenance plans to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
3. Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
4. Plant shrubs and vegetation.
5. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
6. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
7. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Safety

1. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
2. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
3. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
4. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
5. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
6. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, chainsaw, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator. Light truck or van and trailer.

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 districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

Continual walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, heavy lifting and carrying. Work outside and around moving objects or vehicles. Continual exposure to extreme weather temperatures, loud noises, and chemicals, such as herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Frequent districtwide travel.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.