Lead Groundskeeper - (District) - Maintenance Department
Lead Groundskeeper - (District) - Maintenance Department
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Job Description
Title
Lead Groundskeeper - (District)
Department
Maintenance
Reports To
Director of Maintenance Grounds Supervisor
Compensation
ACP 205
Days
260
Revised: 02/15/2022
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Supervises and coordinates daily activities of District grounds maintenance operations to ensure grounds are safe neat and attractive
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Certification Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Valid Texas drivers license insurable with Judson ISD insurance carrier and a good driving record
- Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of gardening and landscape maintenance
- Ability to operate riding or power mower power tools and hand tools
- Ability to direct and supervise personnel in a positive manner and coordinate grounds operations
Experience:
- Minimum of (2) two years supervisory experience OR
- Minimum of (3) three years of verifiable groundskeeper experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)
- Ensure compliance of District directives and Maintenance policies and safety procedures by personnel assigned to district grounds
- Coordinate the scheduled day to day activities of the area assigned and oversees completion
- Schedule assigned work orders and obtains required material
- Assist the Grounds Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor and/or Director of Maintenance in evaluating employees in his/her group
- Inventory materials and tools assigned to his/her shop
- Complete required paper work for daily time logs work orders and equipment repair request
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and material needs for assigned projects
- Ensure that all safety procedures are followed by his/her department
- Operate and maintain riding and power mower equipment used for grounds operations
- Inspect grounds and facilities and initiate needed repairs including buildings and repairs of fences and gates
- Instruct assigned personnel on proper and safe use of tools and equipment
- Ensure that vehicles equipment and tools are in safe operating condition
- Correct unsafe conditions in work areas and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
- Recommend replacement of existing equipment
- Work extended hours and/or weeks as required throughout the year
- Assist district with special projects as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned based on department needs
- Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
- Requires a basic knowledge of technology/computer skills
- Ability to use personal computer to access district programs emails and other resources
- Maintain a consistent professional demeanor and appearance
- Ensure compliance with the Texas Educators Code of Ethics
- Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Monitor and provide evaluation input of District grounds persons
Equipment Used:
- Mower; riding and power mower; gas-powered weed trimmer; blower; edger; sprayer; garden and hand tools; aerator. Light truck or van.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to read concentrate communicate effectively (verbally and written) interpret reason understand verbal instructions memorize coordinate compile compute analyze differentiate
- Work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress
Physical Demands:
- Frequent: Sitting standing walking climbing stairs and/or ramps balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling pulling pushing reaching repetitive hand motions hearing speaking clearly visual acuity distinguishing colors driving traveling
- Occasional: Lifting heavy 45 pounds or more
Environmental Factors:
- Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold) humidity extremes noise low or intense illumination vibration
- Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases bacteria insects mold fungi etc.) work outside work around moving objects or vehicles work on uneven surfaces
- Work alone work prolonged or irregular hours
Nondiscrimination Statement:
The Judson School District considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color national origin age religion sex marital or veteran status the presence of a medical condition disability or any other legally protected status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
