Grounds Keeper

Primary Purpose Maintain and provide safe and attractive grounds for the general facilities.

Qualification High School Diploma or GED

Valid Texas Driver's License

Experience Minimum of 2 years

Special Knowledge/Skills Self-motivated ability to read and understand written instructions.

Ability to communicate (verbally).

Ability to operate tractor and landscaping equipment.

Ability to operate riding power mower, power tools, hand tools, and paint sprayer.

Major Responsibilities And Duties Grounds and Landscaping

• Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
• Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, 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.
• Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
• Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

Maintenance

• Fieldhouse Maintenance (Light Plumbing, Lights/Electrical)
• HVAC
• Light Grounds Equipment Maintenance
• Power Washing
• Painting
• Parking Lot/Road Maintenance

Safety

• Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
• 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.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Other

• Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors 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

Other Information The District contributes $330 monthly to the cost of the employee-only health insurance, which is $105 monthly greater than the state-required amount of $225/monthly. All employees in this position receive free access to any Next Level Urgent Care.

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Grade: 302 starting at $13.63/hr