Grounds Keeper
: Job Details :

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

Experience:

None

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.

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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