JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for maintaining the appearance and health of District grounds and landscapes. This position is also responsible for a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks, and contributing towards ensuring that all school properties are kept safe, clean, and well-presented.
KEY FUNCTIONS, ESSENTIAL DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Groundskeeping:
1. Regularly picks up trash, cleans grounds, and empties outside trash barrels to maintain a clean and tidy environment.
2. Performs edging and mowing of all grass areas to ensure well-kept lawns across campuses.
3. Hoes, prunes, weeds, and waters plant areas to promote healthy growth and maintain attractive landscapes.
4. Operates tractors and other landscaping equipment, responsible for the loading and unloading of these machines and their associated tools.
5. Aerates and fertilizes football fields, practice fields, baseball fields, and other recreational areas to ensure optimal condition for sports and activities.
6. Plants shrubs, trees, and grass as per landscaping plans or directives, contributing to the aesthetic and ecological value of the school grounds.
7. Maintains proper drainage systems across all campuses to prevent water accumulation and ensure safety during inclement weather.
8. Ensures pathways, walkways, and sidewalks within the campus are clear of debris, leaves, and other weather related elements to ensure the safe passage for students, staff, and visitors.
9. Assists in monitoring grounds for signs of pest infestation, applies eco-friendly treatments, as directed, and assists in the application of pest control measures to maintain healthy and safe school environments.
10. Identifies and reports safety hazards or damages in outdoor areas to the appropriate personnel, and in accordance with applicable protocol.
11. Ensures timely and accurate completion of paperwork orders related to grounds maintenance activities, or as otherwise directed.
12. Assists other personnel within the Department, as needed, or as otherwise directed.
13. Participates in, and promotes, recycling and other sustainability initiatives, as directed.
14. Assists, as directed, in identifying opportunities for waste reduction, and the optimization of environmental outcomes in daily operations.
15. Participates in special projects, as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
--High school diploma or equivalent GED
-- Six months of experience working in a same or similar capacity; or
-- An equivalent combination of education and work experience
--Valid Texas Driver's Licence
Pay: From $14.37 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
