Location: Waxahachie,TX, USA
Job Description: MAINTENANCE - GROUNDSKEEPER
Job Title:
Groundskeeper
Duty Days:
260
Reports to:
Director of Facilities and Operations
Pay Grade:
3
Dept/School:
Support Services
Pay Schedule:
Auxiliary Pay Scale
Wage/Hour:
Non-Exempt
Date Revised:
9/2020
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
Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others
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.
Professional Conduct
Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel
Other
Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and other qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
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