Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperPrimary Purpose: To maintain safe and attractive yards, gardens, and flowerbeds district wide.Qualifications:Education/Certification: High school diploma or GEDValid Texas driver's licenseMust be eligible to drive based on the Texas DPS School Transportation GuidelinesSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to communicate effectivelyAbility to operate 75 horsepower tractor and landscaping equipmentAbility to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand toolsExperience:Two (2) years related experienceMajor Responsibilities and Duties:Grounds and LandscapingMow and detail all district grounds.Care for trees, shrubs, and flowers by pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and caring for beds, and controlling weeds.Plant shrubs and vegetation.Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.SafetyOperate 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.OtherAssist with maintenance of district property through asphalt paving, concrete work and fence installation.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneEquipment Used: Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, and aerator. Light truck or van.Working Conditions: Tobacco Free, Gun Free, Drug Free Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Typical school atmosphere. Frequent interruptions. Strenuous standing, stooping, walking, climbing ladders, bending, pushing and pulling, must be physically fit and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 75 pounds. Working indoors, outdoors, in extreme temperatures including hot and cold temperature swings, inclement weather, with exposure to dust, chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer), loud noises, and working on slippery or uneven walking surfaces. Frequent district wide travel.Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.Non Discrimination Statement The Waco Independent School District (District) as an equal opportunity educational provider and employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or genetic information in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as Board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.