General - Groundskeeper
General - Groundskeeper
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Job Description
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Reports to: Grounds Foreman
Dept./School: Maintenance
Exemption Status: NonExempt
Primary Purpose:
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athleticfields.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas drivers license
Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate powerdriven equipment
Experience:
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Grounds and Landscaping
1. Mow and detail all district grounds including athletic fields.
2. Follow scheduled maintenance plan to care for lawns trees shrubs and flowers by wateringpruning fertilizing mulching caring for beds and controlling weeds.
3. Plant shrubs and vegetation.
4. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games including chalking fields.
5. Collect and dispose of leaves dirt rubbish and refuse from district facilities.
6. Assist with the inspection repair and installation of sprinkler systems.
Safety
7. Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow establishedsafety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
8. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are notimmediately correctable to supervisor.
9. Help keep vehicle equipment and tools in safe operating condition.
10. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventivemaintenance as needed.
Other
11. 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 hotand cold temperatures dust noise vibration; exposure to chemical (herbicides andfertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may workalone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwidetravel.
Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not anexhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Midway Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment becauseof race color religion sex national origin age disability military status or on any other basis prohibited by law.Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities. TheTitle IX Coordinator for Midway ISD is the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources13885 Woodway Drive Woodway Texas 76712. Contact phone number is.
Employment Type
Full-Time
