Grounds

Salary: $14.33 - $20.20 260 Days Position Job Title: Groundskeeper Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Reports to: Grounds Supervisor Pay Grade: Dept./School: Maintenance Date Revised: 8/29/22 Primary Purpose: Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district.

Qualifications

Education/Certification: Valid Texas driver's license Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to read and understand written instructions Ability to communicate (verbally) Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment Ability to operate riding or power mower, power tools, and hand tools Experience: None Major Responsibilities and Duties: Grounds and Landscaping 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. Water grounds and apply fertilizer. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.

Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems. Safety Operate 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. Other Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district. Perform any other tasks as assigned by supervisor Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used: Tractor and mower, riding and power mower, gas-powered weed trimmer, blower, edger, sprayer, striping machine, garden and hand tools, posthole auger, aerator. Light truck or van. Working Conditions: Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van 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