Job Title: Groundskeeper Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Maintenance Director or Grounds Foreman
Dept./School: Maintenance
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.
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
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Mow and detail all district grounds, including athletic fields.
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Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds.
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Plant shrubs and vegetation.
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Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields.
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Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from district facilities.
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Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.
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Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing.
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Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
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Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition.
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Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed.
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Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
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Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
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This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
