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Job Description
Position:Grounds Worker
Department/Campus:Operations and Facilities
Wage/Hour Status:Not Exempt
Immediate Supervisor(s):Director of Maintenance /Grounds Supervisor
Pay Grade:Click here to view the DISD Compensation Manual
Days Employed: Click here to view the DISD Compensation Manual
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district
- Maintain athletic fields
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Valid Texas drivers license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to operate powerdriven equipment
Experience:
- No experience necessary
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grounds/Landscaping:
- Mow and detail all district grounds
- 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
- 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 the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor
- Help keep the vehicle equipment and tools in safe operating condition
- Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed
Other:
- Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district
- Perform all other duties as assigned
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Tools/Equipment Used:Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe tractor grader; and power mower; light truck or van.
- Motion:Frequent walking grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching; frequent driving
- Lifting:Heavy lifting and carrying 50 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
- Professional Dress: Dress must be clean neat in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed. Visible tattoos will be covered at all times
EVALUATIONS:
- Performance of this position will be evaluated annually
Employment Type
Full-Time
