Groundskeeper
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Job Description
Job Title: Groundskeeper
Exemption Status/ Test: Non-exempt
Reports to: Lead Groundskeeper or Chief Operations Officer
Department/ School: Maintenance
Minimum Salary: $12.68/ hour
Annual Work Calendar Days: 260 Days
Primary Purpose:
Maintain safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district. Maintain athletic fields.
Benefits:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas drivers license
Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to operate power-driven equipment
Experience:
None
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Grounds and Landscaping
- Mow and detail all of the district grounds including the athletic fields.
- Follow scheduled maintenance plans 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 the athletic fields for games including chalking fields.
- Collect and dispose of leaves dirt rubbish and refuse from the 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 work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.
- 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.
Other
- Transport workers and equipment to work sites throughout the district.
Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Tools/ Equipment Used:
Garden tools small hand tools power tools light truck or van heavy equipment - including backhoe tractor grader and power mower
Posture:
Frequent standing kneeling/ squatting bending/ stooping pushing/ pulling and twisting. Work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Motion:
Frequent walking grasping/ squeezing wrist flexing/ 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 district wide travel
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.
In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability military status genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Additionally the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
