Grounds Keeper - Immediate Need!

Groundskeeper II
Terms of Employment: 12 months/ 234 days per year. Compensation is at Auxiliary Pay Plan AUX 2 on the EISD Compensation Plan. Entry level rate of pay is $16.07/hour with additional consideration based upon directly related experience. Please see attachment below for complete description.
Job Title: Groundskeeper II Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Grounds Foreman
Pay Grade: AUX2 Dept. /School: Physical Plant Services
Revised: 9/2025
Primary Purpose
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.
Qualifications
Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or regional accrediting agency) preferred
Valid Texas driver's license with good driving record. Meet and maintain liability coverage eligibility
Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by candidate
Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively with minimum supervision
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
Manual skills necessary to operate various types of grounds machinery and equipment (manual skills to perform operator maintenance on the equipment).
Experience

~ One (1) year experience as a groundskeeper

Major Responsibilities and Duties
Grounds and Landscaping 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. Water grounds and apply fertilizer. 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. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. 9. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc. 10. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately. 11. Help keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition. 12. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed. 13. Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district. 14. Attendance at work is an essential job function. 15. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Tools/Equipment Used: A tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, and aerator.
Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, 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 and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, 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.
Edgewood Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.