JOB DESCRIPTION |
Title | Groundskeeper District Wide |
Department | Maintenance |
Reports To | Director of Maintenance |
Compensation | ACP 203 |
Days | 260 | Revised: 03/07/2023 |
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Maintains a safe and attractive grounds and landscaping for the district using proper safety procedures
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
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- Ability to communicate (verbally)
- Ability to operate riding or power mower power tools and hand tools and gasoline backpack blower and weed eater
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.)
- Comply with District directives and Maintenance Policies and Procedures and follows all safety procedures
- Pick up debris and then mows grounds throughout the district
- Sweeps grass cuttings trimmings and trash and places in school dumpster
- Trims and prunes all trees and shrubs as needed and disposes of cuttings
- Performs other grounds related activities throughout the district such as fencing dirt work as needed parking lot striping or other work required and assigned
- Keeps all equipment clean and operates equipment according to manufacturers recommendations
- Maintains clean vehicles checks oil and water and has vehicles filled with fuel on a daily basis
- Demonstrates safe work habits in all phases of grounds maintenance
- Helps keep vehicle equipment and tools in safe operating condition
- Inspects and adjusts tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and performs preventive maintenance as needed
- Must complete designated district technology proficiencies each year
- Perform other duties as assigned based on department needs
- 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:
N/A
Equipment Used:
- Office equipment personal computer printer calculator multi-line telephone software programs and peripherals copier fax and other equipment applicable to position
- Tractor and mower riding and power mower gas-powered weed trimmer blower edger sprayer striping machine garden and hand tools posthole auger aerator. Light truck or van.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to read concentrate communicate (verbally and written) interpret reason understand verbal instructions memorize coordinate compile compute
- 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 moderate 15-44 pounds
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.